According to The Times, Manchester United has chosen Erik ten Hag as their next permanent manager because they want someone who can establish a strong playing identity at Old Trafford.
Mauricio Pochettino of Paris Saint-Germain, Luis Enrique of Spain, and Julen Lopetegui of Spain are now well behind the Dutchman for the top post at Old Trafford.
The United hierarchy is understood to have been impressed with Ten Hag after meeting with him on Monday to discuss their alternatives for a permanent replacement for Ralf Rangnick.
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Since his hiring at Ajax in 2017, the 52-year-old has won many trophies and has been praised for fostering an exciting brand of football at the club.
The Red Devils want their next manager to create a strong playing identity and Hag has been chosen to take over in the summer.
The report said Pochettino, Enrique and Lopetegui would still be interviewed by the club’s hierarchy but United is concerned the trio are more interested in rebuilding the club through transfers, rather than addressing the playing style.
United will still make contact with Pochettino who now faces the task of knocking Ten Hag off the perch as the club’s number one choice.
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