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AJAX'S ERIK TEN HAG IS NOW THE OVERWHELMING FAVORITE TO BECOME THE NEXT MANCHESTER UNITED MANAGER, BUT THE APPOINTMENT COULD BE IN DANGER OF COLLAPSE WITH RB LEIPZIG ALSO KEEN JOSHUA
SMITH 04:00, 11 Apr 2022 Manchester United's plans to appoint Ajax boss Erik ten Hag could be in danger with RB Leipzig trying to hijack their bid. United chiefs have been progressing
with plans to appoint Ten Hag as the next permanent boss at Old Trafford after being impressed during interviews with the Dutchman. But the appointment could be set to fall apart, with
Leipzig set to offer a bank-busting contract to the Ajax manager. It also comes following reports that Ten Hag is prepared to snub the club if he is not given assurances that he will have
the authority to put his own stamp on the club's playing squad. And the Red Devils have reportedly decided on a three-man transfer shortlist to solve their problems in midfield. Here
are _MIRROR FOOTBALL'S_ latest Manchester United headlines. Have Your Say! WOULD ERIK TEN HAG BE A GOOD APPOINTMENT FOR THE MANCHESTER UNITED MANAGER'S JOB? Let us know here.
MIDFIELD SHORTLIST DRAWN UP Manchester United have a three-man shortlist of midfield targets ahead of the summer transfer window, according to reports. The Old Trafford outfit face a busy
summer as they plan to appoint a new manager and begin an overhaul of their squad, with a new centre-midfielder widely thought to be the top priority. And they are said to have England
internationals Kalvin Phillips, Jude Bellingham and Declan Rice on their wishlist. But each deal would face potential difficulties to get over the line. Read the full story here. READ MORE:
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HAG'S ULTIMATUM Ajax boss Erik ten Hag has reportedly handed Manchester United an ultimatum during negotiations over the Dutchman becoming the club's next manager. The 52-year-old
reportedly wants to change the profile of the United squad if he does get the manager's job at Old Trafford and is keen to bring in players more suited to the high-pressing style he
would like to implement. And if Ten Hag doesn't think that United are committed to providing him with the players he desires, the Dutchman is said to be prepared to turn down the
club's approach for him. Read the full story here. RB LEIPZIG TO SWOOP German outfit RB Leipzig are trying to hijack Manchester United's appointment of Erik ten Hag. The Bundesliga
club believe he can transform the club into contenders both at home and abroad and have also been in discussions with the Ajax boss for a number of weeks. During that time Ten Hag has also
been interviewed by United bosses and has become the overwhelming favourite for the job at Old Trafford. Article continues below But the Red Devils now risk losing out on their number one
target as Leipzig prepare a bank-busting offer for the Dutchman. Read the full story here. READ MORE: Erik ten Hag to Man Utd: Ajax fans give mixed verdicts on Dutch boss's Premier
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