Man Utd make MASSIVE Ten Hag decision amid mounting pressure

Tom Weber

Updated: 27 Sept 2023 18:51 BST
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Erik ten Hag, Manchester United — © ProShots

Manchester United are set for contract talks with Erik ten Hag despite his side's slow start to the campaign, according to a report.

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Recent results have somewhat taken the spotlight off Ten Hag, but they have done little to ease concerns that the Red Devils still look far from convincing. Before Tuesday's EFL Cup victory over a poor Crystal Palace side, United had only managed to beat relegation strugglers by one-goal margins while losing all games against bigger teams.

Ten Hag and company will hope that the games against Burnley and Palace can act as a springboard for a marked improvement in their fortunes, and there certainly are some promising signs.

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Nevertheless, it must be said that United, behind the scenes, remain in turmoil. Neither the Antony situation nor Jadon Sancho's exile have been resolved and then, of course, there is Mason Greenwood, who will return from his Getafe loan next summer.

Despite the obvious problems, the United hierarchy is said to be happy with Ten Hag's overall work and the Dutchman is set to be rewarded with a new contract.

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That's at least according to 90min, which claims that "Manchester United are planning to open talks over a new contract for manager Erik ten Hag."

The Dutchman, who led United to a third-placed finish and won the League Cup in his first season, still has two years left on his current deal - with the option for a third - but the club and Ten Hag, claims the report, agreed that fresh talks would be held 18 months into his reign when the cooperation began.

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"[Richard] Arnold and John Murtough," writes the outlet, "are understood to be very happy with Ten Hag and continue to give him their full backing...They believe Ten Hag remains the right man to lead United forward..."