Erik Ten EN Hag will reportedly have less control over transfers this summer should he stay at Manchester United. The Red Devils boss has question marks over his future with the club’s inconsistent performances this season.
Erik ten Hag is set to have less input into Manchester United’s transfer plans this summer, The Red Devils have reportedly made an approach for Jason Wilcox
Ten Hag, 54, has been in the Man United hot seat since 2022 but has had mixed success with his transfer business.
The Dutchman has seen players such as Lisandro Martinez, Rasmus Hojlund, and Casemiro succeed following their arrivals.
However, plenty more stars have arrived who have struggled to prove their worth at Old Trafford. Tyrell Malacia and Mason Mount have been hampered by injuries, while Andre Onana, Antony, Sofyan Amrabat and Christian Eriksen have struggled to impress on a consistent basis.
The Daily Mail have now reported that Man United are looking at bringing in Southampton’s former director of football Jason Wilcox. The report claims that the club have already made an approach for Wilcox.
However, the South Coast side has rejected an offer that would have paid off the remaining year in his contract.
He has since resigned from his role at the Saints, and United must now agree on a compensation deal to get him out of his 12-month notice period.
Wilcox previously worked at Manchester City alongside Omar Berrada, who is on gardening leave ahead of joining Man United as chief executive.
Man United and new heads of footballing operations Ineos are continuing to negotiate with Newcastle over a compensation package for Dan Ashworth.
Man Utd’s top targets for the transfer window, Ashworth would become the club’s new director of football and would be heavily involved in the transfer plans. This would see Ten Hag have much less input into the business of adding to the squad this summer.
It is claimed that he would be much more focused on solely coaching the team and players at his disposal. Man United are set for a busy summer as Sir Jim Ratcliffe plans an overhaul of the squad.
Premier League stars such as Michael Olise, Jarrad Branthwaite and Ivan Toney are among the names being linked with the club.
Ten Hag will have to hope he is still in place come the summer, as there is continued speculation that he could be sacked.
Ipswich Town’s Kieran McKenna, Graham Potter, Gareth Southgate as well as Gary O’Neil have all been tipped as potential replacements
Omar Berrada is set to become Man United’s chief executive, The club also hope to appoint Dan Ashworth as director of footballCredit: Getty