Former Bayern manager to replace Erik ten Hag, already met with Sir Jim Ratcliffe – report | OneFootball

Manchester United are planning a big change after a horrible start to the 2024/25 season.

According to Manchester Evening News, United are lining up Thomas Tuchel as a potential replacement for Erik ten Hag.

Tuchel met the United co-chairman Sir Jim Ratcliffe in the summer to discuss the possibility of becoming the head coach if they decide to sack Ten Hag.

Ratcliffe had a golden opportunity to offer a vote of confidence to the Dutchman but chose a more cryptic path.

He said that the decision over Ten Hag’s future is in the hands of United executives.

INEOS have to be quick to clear the air

The new management team conducted a full review of Ten Hag before backing him in the summer.

They spoke with alternatives but decided to stick with the Dutchman. They showed their trust by extending his contract by 12 months.

United have had a terrible start to their campaign. They are placed on the 14th spot in the Premier League table after accumulating merely eight points in seven games.

Southampton is the only other team in the English top flight that have scored fewer goals than the Red Devils.

United have drawn both Europa League games against FC Twente and FC Porto.

The 3-3 draw against the latter was humiliating as United allowed them to come back into the game after taking an early 2-0 lead.

Tuchel is one of the established managers of this generation.

The German has the experience of taking command of elite European teams like Borussia Dortmund, Paris Saint-Germain, Chelsea and Bayern Munich.

He won the UEFA Champions League and FIFA Club World Cup with Chelsea.

He won three league titles, twice with PSG and once with Bayern.

The United fanbase rallied behind Ten Hag in the summer but the support has dwindled in recent months due to the absence of a clear playing style and disappointing results.

They could take a managerial change more positively than they would have in the summer.

INEOS must act swiftly, whether they decide to sack Ten Hag or grant him additional time to turn things around.

They cannot keep players and fans in doubt for another two weeks and then support Ten Hag.

The United executives are scheduled to meet in London tomorrow. Ratcliffe and Joel Glazer are also reportedly part of that meeting.