Man United back in contact with ‘world class’ manager to replace Erik ten Hag

Manchester United have endured their worst start to a Premier League season having won just two of their opening seven games.

The Red Devils reside in 14th place and pressure is already beginning to mount on manager Erik ten Hag – who remains calm that he can turn things around.

Though, INEOS are now drawing up contingency plans if they do decide to dismiss the Dutchman this month and TBR Football can now reveal they are back in contact with one of the best managers in Europe.

Manchester United back in contact with Thomas Tuchel

TBR Football understands Thomas Tuchel wants his next job to be in England and his representatives are working hard to make sure that is the case.

Tuchel is in contention to succeed Erik Ten Hag at Old Trafford, and he knows he is of interest to Manchester United having spoken to the club in the summer.

Ten Hag retained his job after they won the FA Cup and was handed an extension, but his future at the club is far from certain – indeed his future was discussed at length by the club's hierarchy at the start of the current international break.

United for now are sticking with the Dutchman, but TBR Football understands talks are ongoing between numerous parties and Tuchel's people have had contact once again.

However, Tuchel's camp have also reiterated to the Football Association that they want to succeed Gareth Southgate.

The FA have insisted they are yet to hold talks with any candidates and sources believe they are not likely to make an appointment until early 2025.

Whether it be England or Man United, Tuchel, who's been labelled 'world class' per Tom Overend, believes he is well-placed to land one of the biggest jobs in world football.

Thomas Tuchel Premier League win percentage

Tuchel's Premier League win percentage is superior to ten Hag's, though, he has managed a lot fewer games.

Ten Hag's Premier League record doesn't make for great reading, particularly defensively.