Manchester United may wait until the January transfer window approaches to sack head coach Erik ten Hoag, according to the club's former chief scout Mick Brown.
Manchester United Let's wait until the January transfer window approaches to make the sack Eric Den HaagAccording to the club's former chief scout Mick Brown.
As Man United have made a poor start to the 2024-25 campaign, there is great uncertainty over Den Haag's future, currently in 14th place. Premier League Table.
The Red Devils have made their worst start to a Premier League season, while they have drawn their opening two matches in the Europa League league stage against FC Duote and Porto.
Co-Chairmen of Man United Sir Jim Radcliffe And Joel GlazerFootball Board Member Sir Dave Brailsford and sports director Don Ashworth They attended a management meeting in London on Tuesday where Ten Hoag's future was reportedly discussed.
Thomas TuchelThe man, who stepped down as Bayern Munich manager in May, has now been heavily linked with the position, while claims Rut von Nistelrooy May be held in charge on interim basis.
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Former Man United chief scout Den Haag speaks out on sacking rumours
However, Brown, who is well linked with Man United, has suggested that a change in dug-out is unlikely until closer to the January transfer window.
“They have a lot of players and someone has to come in and tackle,” he said Football Insider. “I'm not sure if it's catchers [Massimiliano] The likes of Allegri and Tuchel would love it.
“So they are managed through the transfer window and when they make some changes. I hear the club want to wait until January before they pull the trigger on Den Haag so any new boss can get a transfer window open.
“But circumstances may force them to pull the trigger early. Ideally, it will be closer to the January and Christmas period and the new manager can bring in his own players if they want to make the call.
“Decisions have to be made because there is pressure, and they may be forced to make a decision earlier.”
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Will Ten Hoag take charge against Brentford?
Man United return to Premier League action against Brentford on October 19, with that game marking the start of a busy campaign for the 20-time English champions.
It is understood no decision was made on Den Haag's future on Tuesday, and the Dutchman is hopeful he will be given time to turn the season around.
As it stands, it looks like ten Hoag will take charge for the clash against Brentford, with Man United chiefs reportedly reluctant to remove the manager at this stage of the campaign.
However, this is a fast-moving situation, and it would not be a shock to see a change in the coming days.
