A shock new report suggests that Manchester United have devised a plan to sack Erik ten Hag, and already have a replacement in mind.
With Sir Jim Ratcliffe said to be in the process of securing a 25% stake in the club, he has already held a meeting with former Chelsea boss Graham Potter, who would be the British billionaire's first choice as a replacement for the Dutchman, according to the The Sun.
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After an optimistic first season in which Ten Hag led United to a third-place finish on the Premier League table and a Carabao Cup triumph, the current Red Devils manager has come under much pressure in more recent times.
The Dutchman's men are sixth on the EPL table after losing seven of their 16 matches this season, and also suffered a 1-0 defeat to German giants Bayern Munich on Tuesday that saw them finish bottom of their UEFA Champions League group, bringing their European campaign to an abrupt halt.
The former Ajax Amsterdam manager has also seen his charges lose 12 of their 24 games this season.
While some reports have suggested that Ten Hag is not in danger of losing his job in the near future, serious doubts have emerged regarding his long-term tenure at the club with the seemingly imminent arrival of Ratcliffe.
It is believed the INEOS CEO is a big fan of Potter, who has not taken up another managerial role since being sacked by Chelsea in April, with that dismissal coming after he won just 12 of his 31 games at the helm of the London club.
The former Brighton Hove Albion boss is said to only be interested in a major job offer, having reportedly turned down the opportunity to manage second-tier English side Stoke City.
The Red Devils will be looking to turn things around when they take on Premier League leaders Liverpool on Sunday.
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The last time the two titans of English football met, it was the Merseyside club who emerged as victors, beating United with a staggering 7-0 scoreline.
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