Man Utd 'close in' on deal for ten Hag as new manager
Erik ten Hag plans to be ruthless at Manchester United and won’t let underperforming players on the pitch, it has been claimed. Player power has long been a big issue at Old Trafford. But the 52-year-old plans to stamp his authority on the squad as he gears up for a summer move to the Premier League.
Erik ten Hag is ready to take over at Man Utd this summer (Image: GETTY)
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Ole Gunnar Solskjaer was, perhaps, the only exception with squad members appreciating the Norwegian’s man-management.
Yet his era didn’t live up to expectations, with the 49-year-old losing his job in November after a nightmare start to the season.
Ten Hag, by being ruthless, will win round fans.
But whether players take to his methods, especially with some wanting Pochettino to be given the keys to Old Trafford, is something that’s currently up in the air.
Meanwhile, Rafael van der Vaart has reacted to news of Ten Hag having an agreement with United.
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