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Thomas Tuchel’s position to become Man Utd manager if Erik ten Hag is sacked

Thomas Tuchel’s position to become Man Utd manager if Erik ten Hag is sacked
Thomas Tuchel is set to leave Bayern Munich at the end of the season (Getty)

Thomas Tuchel would be open to replacing Erik ten Hag as Manchester United manager this summer, according to reports in Germany.

The 50-year-old is set to leave Bayern Munich at the end of the season, although the German club have had several problems finding a replacement.

Xabi Alonso, Julian Nagelsmann and Ralf Rangnick have all turned down Bayern’s approach so far, and the German club are now adding more names to their shortlist, including Ten Hag.

The Dutchman’s position at Old Trafford was under threat again on Monday night after United’s 4-0 defeat by Crystal Palace at Selhurst Park – a result that left the team eighth in the Premier League and in danger of missing out on European football next season .

Conformable Sky Germanythere has been informal contact between Tuchel and United’s hierarchy and the former Chelsea manager is understood to be attracted by the prospect of becoming the next manager at Old Trafford, although his immediate focus is on reaching the Champions League final with Bayern.

The report adds that Tuchel is also open to returning to Chelsea, although there is no indication that Mauricio Pochettino’s position is under immediate threat.

Pochettino admits he is uncertain about his future at Chelsea, while the club’s hierarchy will not make a decision on his position until a full season review is carried out once the campaign ends.

Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag walks towards the tunnel after his team's defeat in the Premier League match between Crystal Palace and Manchester United at Selhurst Park
Erik ten Hag’s position at Manchester United is under more threat after Monday’s 4-0 defeat by Crystal Palace (Getty)

Meanwhile, Tuchel was said to be open to extending his stay at Bayern for another season before being angered by comments made by Bayern honorary chairman Uli Hoeness two weeks ago, who suggested that Tuchel is unwilling to improve the club’s younger players. , including Alphonso Davies and Jamal Musiala.

Tuchel said Hoeness’ assessment of his management “insults my honor as a coach”.

Bayern made it clear over the weekend that they expect Tuchel to leave at the end of the season.

“The deal is in place,” Bayern president Herbert Hainer said on Saturday.

“I am convinced that we will present a good coach.”

Asked if he could stay at Bayern, Tuchel said: “I’m totally the wrong person to contact.

“For now I have nothing else to say from my side. The club took the initiative at the end of February and we reached an agreement.

“Since then, the club has been searching intensively. I think it’s bad motivation to say “oh now we can talk to you again” again. From my side, that is clear at the moment.’

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