Manchester United are moving closer to the appointment of Erik ten Hag as the club’s next manager.
GOAL.com understands the Dutchman has topped the shortlist of candidates to replace Ole Gunnar Solskjaer on a permanent basis and further talks to work on details of the deal are now being worked out.
Club sources insist their recruitment process for hiring the next manager is still ongoing and that no deal has been completed.
Ten Hag to Manchester United: What do we know so far?
Goal noted that during the last international break, United ramped up their recruitment process in the hope of finalising the next manager before the end of this season.
The club wants to have someone in place as soon as possible at the end of the campaign in order to have the final say on transfer targets and be in position before the pre-season tour.
Ten Hag and Mauricio Pochettino were the leading two candidates but it is understood the former became the favourite after he impressed in his formal interview two weeks ago.
The 52-year-old is yet to finalise a deal but there is increasing hope he will become the next permanent manager once the details are agreed.
It is understood that the compensation package of £1.7 million to be paid to Ajax also appealed to Man Utd over the £15m they would have had to pay PSG for Pochettino.
When will Man United make Ten Hag announcement?
Man United have not ruled out making a formal announcement on their managerial decision before the end of the season but are mindful of being respectful of the other club.
Ajax are currently top of the Eredivisie with six games left to play and are four points clear of second place PSV Eindhoven.
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