Manchester United manager search: Erik ten Hag ‘sounded out’ by intermediaries but no official approach made | Football News

Ajax boss Erik ten Hag has been “sounded out” through intermediaries by Manchester United as the Premier League club continue their search for a new manager.

While there is yet to be any official contact between United and Ajax over Ten Hag, it is understood the 52-year-old Dutchman would be very keen to speak to the Old Trafford side should they make a formal approach.

United have a good relationship with Ajax, with their former goalkeeper Edwin van der Sar currently the chief executive at the Eredivisie club.

Ten Hag – whose contract expires at the end of next season – is understood to remain focused on his job at Ajax, who currently top the Eredivisie by two points.

Sky Sports News first reported in November that Mauricio Pochettino is United’s first choice to replace Ole Gunnar Solsjkaer – who was sacked in November – with Ten Hag seen as the No 2 option.

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Pogba in discussions with PSG, Real | No United talks since summer

Paul Pogba and Manchester United have not held talks over a new contract since last summer, despite the France international’s deal expiring at the end of the season.

United offered Pogba a new deal during those talks but, while it has not been officially rejected, Pogba’s camp are understood to have viewed it as the opening round of negotiations.

However, no talks have taken place since and Pogba will now wait until the end of the season before making a final decision on his future.

Remaining at Old Trafford has not been ruled out by the midfielder, but he is waiting for United to make him an improved offer.

Pogba’s representatives also remain in talks with a number of clubs, including Real Madrid and Paris Saint-Germain, over a free transfer in the summer.

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