It may be the international break but the news doesn't stop pouring out of Old Trafford.
Sir Jim Ratcliffe isn't keen to waste any time after officially become a co-owner at Manchester United, with his overhaul of the club's footballing department now in motion. The INEOS chairman and his colleagues want to install major changes which could be bad news for Erik ten Hag.
Despite guiding the Red Devils to the most memorable win of his era on Sunday with their incredible 4-3 extra-time victory over Liverpool to reach the FA Cup semi-finals, Ten Hag's future as manager remains uncertain. Ratcliffe is willing to be ruthless and judging by what's just emerged, the United manager best get ready to pack his bags.
Here's a round-up of the latest news from a busy Old Trafford.
Southgate becomes No.1 target
Sir Jim Ratcliffe has reportedly made Gareth Southgate his first choice to replace the vulnerable Erik ten Hag. A bombshell report from the Daily Star claims that Ratcliffe has settled on the current England boss after consulting a number of Red Devils legends.
Southgate's contract with England expires this December, although a decision on his future is expected to be made in June or July due to this summer's European Championships. It's added that the FA have offered the 53-year-old a new deal but Southgate has been reluctant to commit his future to international football.
Eriksen summons Ten Hag for talks
Manchester United star Christian Eriksen is unhappy with his lack of game time since the emergence of teammate Kobbie Mainoo. The Danish midfielder hasn't started a single game since the Red Devils' mid-season break in January, yet Erik ten Hag has named on the bench.
Eriksen, 32, has grown frustrated and speaking to Tipsbladet, he revealed: "I have had a conversation with Erik about being unhappy with the situation and wanting to play as much as possible, but I am available and need to be available for the team, which I am and always will be.
"He said it was the team he had chosen, and Kobbie is doing well and the rest of the midfield is also performing well, so there is competition for places, which is expected when playing for a top club. There is great competition within the team."
Mainoo gets first England call-up
Kobbie Mainoo has been promoted to England's senior squad after initially being called up for the under-21s. Having previously been reluctant to throw him in, Gareth Southgate has made a U-turn on the Manchester United wonderkid, who was outstanding against Liverpool on Sunday.
The 18-year-old midfielder will be available to face Brazil at Wembley on Saturday before England welcome Belgium next Tuesday to continue their preparations ahead of Euro 2024.
Fieirsuyz
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Let’s see how Southgate does at Euros . Ten Haag is having the last laugh
his head is nice[Crylaugh][Crylaugh]
bayabikpr
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The new co-owner and i/c football operations seems to be destined to start off the wrobg way. He may not like Erik Ten Haag, but replacing him with Southgate will be the WORST decision he will make. First of all the guy (Southgate) has nothing to show as Football Manager the whole of his 15 or so career years. Moreover he even sent Middleborough down the drains and may be even never to come back to the EPL! Managing a national team is far less demanding than managing a top football club like United. National team players are prepared by club managers where the individual players play. The national team manager only gets them for a week or so for six or so times a year! I for one would be highly disappointed as United fan if Southgate will be hired to replace Ten Haag! The new co-owner should take his time to analyse the club problems in total before making any serious decisions, to avoid the terrible kind blunder he now seems to be destined to making!
KIINGKREZZ
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Let Ten Hag cook his still getting the team the way he wants it. Too many hasty changes at United recently and thats the flop
Toydikpst
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I wish my wish come true. I want southgate to come at man utd. this ETH man is fake nothing is improving atall
se this wish of your abi🫵🫵 kill it before we kill you
Toydikpst
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I wish my wish come true. I want southgate to come at man utd. this ETH man is fake nothing is improving atall
se this wish of your kill it before we kill you
Toydikpst
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I wish my wish come true. I want southgate to come at man utd. this ETH man is fake nothing is improving atall
you are fack get out
Toydikpst
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this is what we call stupidity, this guy have everything in his squad what we call England yet he wins nothing. what kind of insult is this. bro if you don't know how to manage Manchester united just go away
jeyikmnoy
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Nonsense Nonsense that's not acceptable Southgate with good players in England team did nothing how can he change man united this guy just want England people, manager and players from England only.
Toyemnpstu
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Let’s see how Southgate does at Euros . Ten Haag is having the last laugh
ceuabnor
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That will be the day I stop supporting this team, if they appoint that PE teacher Southgate…
vuoabimpr
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fake news don't panic my fellow united fans.its like saying man.utd need mbappe or oshimen but we all know our financial restrictions with ffp.but still you will find such impossible and fake news about man.united.we should use well our head to pick what is right and what is trash 😔
Gannymalta
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one step forward and two or more than steps back ward
exactly
whoknows
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I wish my wish come true. I want southgate to come at man utd. this ETH man is fake nothing is improving atall
he never has his full starting 11
kabuyegodson
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I wish my wish come true. I want southgate to come at man utd. this ETH man is fake nothing is improving atall
Buwbemopyz
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It's simple maths for Ten Hag. For bosses who want to make decisions based on statistics, Ten Hag will lose it. But when you look at it from another angle - where you compare game by game improvements since the start of the 2024 year, maybe, United style is improving. Seems there is a project to start believing in. United v Liverpool game is a sweeping statement of hope, BUT that can be viewed so by believers and admirers of Ten Hag project. For visionary bosses, like Raticliffe is just an incredible effort too late!
one step forward and two or more than steps back ward
Buwbemopyz
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Gareth Southgate can't manage Manchester United though he's managing the England national team
he can.
Buwbemopyz
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MUFC isnt as bad under ETH....The gaffer is just unlucky his choice players are always injured. ETH is the right manager if given more time. as for SOUTHGATE he may be England National Team most successful manager but at Club level? his stint at Middlesbrough doesnt have anything to write home about... i hope this is fake news
he is useless and weakest coach.
Lien_Meizap
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MUFC isnt as bad under ETH....The gaffer is just unlucky his choice players are always injured. ETH is the right manager if given more time. as for SOUTHGATE he may be England National Team most successful manager but at Club level? his stint at Middlesbrough doesnt have anything to write home about... i hope this is fake news
zupdekpsy
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This is why I wanted the Qatar man and nothing else. Gareth Southgate . No way man. Just go get Jose Mourinho back then
MukisaGerald
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I think if Ratclife also believes that united problem is changing coaches then he's not favorite of owning Manchester United, let him manage Nice Fc like that changing coaches all the time but not Manchester United.
MukisaGerald
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Gareth Southgate can't manage Manchester United though he's managing the England national team
veecmpsuz
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must be a joke lol
LovinglyRais
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This shouldn't be done... They have to keep Eric 10 Hag for another 10 years
Gannymalta
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It's simple maths for Ten Hag. For bosses who want to make decisions based on statistics, Ten Hag will lose it. But when you look at it from another angle - where you compare game by game improvements since the start of the 2024 year, maybe, United style is improving. Seems there is a project to start believing in. United v Liverpool game is a sweeping statement of hope, BUT that can be viewed so by believers and admirers of Ten Hag project. For visionary bosses, like Raticliffe is just an incredible effort too late!
Hiuaikrsyz
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I think by now people should have understood this people called England.
tazabdimr
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why southgate? that's strange! There are better coaches like tuchel to take the job and succeed
Wioabdemno
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That will be disastrous
bamadiloty
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Harry Maguire would be the happiest if Southgate comes
paulneme
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A further downfall again , Ratcliffe not what i thought he would be . Him and all the bunch of morons he consulted danderheads .
so u guys want Erik to stay
handkmnrt
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this Retcliff seems to be a mess coming to our beloved club
setcdinrsu
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I don't see future from this Ratcliff
kadkpsz
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A further downfall again , Ratcliffe not what i thought he would be . Him and all the bunch of morons he consulted danderheads .
Shariffernandes
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I knew that this old man will take us no where, how can you choose Southgate who has no silverware among all the managers that are jobless . Damn the old man Ratcliffe
Nossy1990
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please don't do it