New name has emerged as the leading candidate to replace Erik ten Hag

The lackluster results of Manchester United this season have put a lot of pressure on manager Erik ten Hag.

United are currently facing difficulty qualifying for the Champions League, despite expectations that they will contend for big trophies this season.

Erik ten Hag was supported by the club in the transfer window, when he first joined and also before the start of this season. But he has consistently failed to get the best out of the players.

United have suffered countless embarrassments this season, with the club finishing bottom of their Champions League group earlier this season and getting beaten for the tenth time in the Premier League last weekend.

Although Ten Hag hasn’t been under as much strain lately, Nagelsmann is reportedly the favourite to succeed him and lead the Red Devils project towards new horizons, according to a report from the Spanish publication Fichajes.

Although Nagelsmann—who is also being linked to Liverpool—has emerged as the leading candidate, other possible candidates include Graham Potter, Julen Lopetegui, Roberto de Zerbi, Francesco Farioli, and Thomas Tuchel.

The German manager, who is 36 years old, is well-liked around Europe and can be a valuable acquisition. He is considered as one of the best young strategists in the game.

He now serves as the national team manager for Germany. However, it is mentioned that Man Utd may be prepared to make the leap and that the opportunity is within reach.

United’s latest result against Fulham showed once again how ten Hag has been unable to get the best out of players on a consistent basis. The gap with the fourth placed team is now eight points and qualification for the Champions League next season is looking unlikely.