Manchester United have a 'viable option' in mind to replace Erik ten Hag with Sir Jim Ratcliffe and the club directors 'alarmed'.

Graham Potter remained coy when asked whether he had spoken to Manchester United as he made his return to the limelight this evening, a year-and-a-half on from his sacking at Chelsea. The 49-year-old was dismissed just seven months into his tenure at Stamford Bridge and has since been out of a job,

Manchester United's tough start to the season has put Erik ten Hag's job in the spotlight. After a string of poor results, speculation about his future is growing, but the club’s hierarchy isn’t rushing to pull the plug just yet.

Erik ten Hag is expected to remain in charge for Manchester United’s crunch games against Porto and Aston Villa this week amid growing pressure on the beleaguered manager.Scrutiny over Ten Hag’s position intensified after Sunday’s shambolic 3-0 home defeat by Tottenham exposed familiar failings and invited more caustic criticism,

Manchester United are open to a managerial change in the near future if Erik ten Hag can’t make a drastic improvement on the club’s performances, according to ESPN.The Red Devils decided to

Erik ten Hag's job is at risk after Manchester United's slow start, however, the club are ready to be patient before making a decision on his future.

Manchester United have already identified who they want to replace Erik ten Hag should they decide to sack the Dutchman. The club's hierarchy have also insisted that Ten Hag has their backing for now - but have told him he has two games to save his job.