The mounting pressure on Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag amid a disappointing run has sparked rumors of a potential replacement. According to talkSPORT, former Chelsea boss Graham Potter is now in contention for the position if ten Hag faces dismissal. Stay tuned for further developments in this evolving scenario.
Erik ten Hag’s tenure at Old Trafford has encountered a rocky start, marked by the team’s Champions League exit and seven Premier League defeats. As calls for his removal intensify, Graham Potter’s name has emerged as a potential replacement in the discussion. The poor form and mounting pressure add fuel to speculation about the managerial future at Manchester United.
Graham Potter, presently without a club since departing Brighton in April, is held in high regard by incoming Manchester United minority stakeholder Sir Jim Ratcliffe. The British billionaire has been notably impressed by Potter’s managerial work at Brighton, particularly his implementation of an attractive and attacking style of play.
Beyond Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s support, Graham Potter has a notable connection with Dan Ashworth, a contender for the vacant sporting director role at Manchester United. Having previously collaborated at Brighton, the two share a professional history, with Ashworth reportedly being an admirer of Potter’s coaching philosophy.
While there’s no imminent sign of Erik ten Hag facing dismissal, the club’s current form is undeniably a cause for concern. If results continue to falter, Graham Potter’s name is likely to surface prominently when the club initiates the search for a new manager.
