Co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe has been tipped to appoint an obvious replacement for Manchester United head coach Erik ten Hag if the Dutchman is sacked.
Many expected Ratcliffe to replace at the end of last season after Man Utd endured a disappointing campaign en route to finishing eighth in the Premier League.
Thomas Tuchel, Gareth Southgate, Kieran McKenna and Mauricio Pochettino were mooted as potential replacements but Ratcliffe and s new recruitment team eventually opted to stick with Ten Hag.
The Dutch head coach has since penned a contract extension as he has committed his future to Man Utd until 2026.
There has also been a restructure of the coaching set-up at Man Utd this summer, with club legend Ruud van Nistelrooy brought back to the club to be …