Manchester United are reportedly planning for the summer transfer business in consultation with Erik ten Hag despite uncertainty over his future.
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United remain undecided over Ten Hag's futureYet the manager is allegedly involved in the summer transfer plansResults at the end of the season might affect Ten Hag's futureGetty/GOALWHAT HAPPENED?
United made a vibrant start to 2024 with four successive Premier League wins as Ten Hag welcomed back several players from injury. However, they have struggled for consistency as they slipped to losses against Fulham and Manchester City before once again returning to winning ways against Everton and Liverpool.
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According to United are yet to decide on Ten Hag's future and might wait until the end of the season to take a call. Amid the uncertainty, they have already started planning for next season's transfer targets and pre-season tour keeping Ten Hag in the loop.
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Should United decide to fire Ten Hag, they need to reportedly shell out around £15 million ($18m) in compensation to the manager if they fail to arrive at a mutual understanding. If they indeed decide to part ways with Ten Hag, they must hire a new manager which might then force them to pay a signing fee.
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Bayern Munich, Newcastle United, Chelsea, Bayer Leverkusen, Barcelona, Liverpool and a host of other top European clubs are likely to hunt for a new manager in the summer. Hence signing a sought-after face might prove to be a difficult task for United who are going through a rough patch. Additionally, there is a growing belief among United's board that there is a dearth of quality managers on the market who are free agents and possess the pedigree to bring back their glory days. Hence it would not be surprising if Ten Hag continues to be at the Old Trafford dugout in the next season despite an underwhelming end to the current campaign.
