Upload video Video is not available The video will play automatically soon8Cancel Play now Erik ten Hag in profile as Man Utd “open conversations” with Ajax boss Ajax manager Eric Ten Hague has broken his silence over reports linking him with a move to Manchester United this summer. Ten Haag, 52, met with United bosses last week to talk about how he will become its new coach and is considered to be the top candidate for the job on a permanent basis this summer. However, the former United coach and compatriot of the Dutchman Louis van Haal discouraged him from taking the job. Asked about his interview with the Red Devils by the German media Sport1, Ten Hag seemed to confirm that the meeting had taken place. “Everyone knows each other in the industry,” he replied. “There are always discussions with representatives of other clubs, this is normal. Manchester United is a great club with great fans. But I can only repeat myself: My full focus is exclusively on Ajax! We are already planning for the new season “. Ralph Rangnick tells Paul Pogba to wait for “different role” after comments rejected Ralph Rangnick expects Manchester United fans to make known feelings after Harry Maguire’s bottle Ten Haag – who also spoke about his previous role as Bayern Munich II coach and reports linking Ajax star Ryan Gravenberch with Bayern – initially left the door open for him to move to United. in Ajax. “My focus at the moment is only on Ajax,” he said. “But in football you never know. I do not want to rule anything out. I’m currently working here in Ajax to play. “With the cup final against Eindhoven, we still have eight finals and I need all my energy for that. Anything else would be distracting. I know that in football everything can change overnight. I have to decide to do it. next step, I hope people here will understand. “ When asked about his long-term future, he added: “If you are ambitious, you would of course want to take the next step in the Bundesliga, the Premier League or La Liga at some point. I always tell kids to be careful After the season. “Until then, Ajax will have the full attention.” Tell us your opinion! Who is Ten Hague the best date for Manchester United? Tell us what you think here.
Ten Haag seemed to confirm that he was in the running for the role of Man Utd ( Picture: Sports 1) Ten Hague is now considered the top candidate to succeed caretaker Ralph Rangnick at the end of his United campaign, but no decision has been made yet and the process is well under way. It is a story that seems to last for at least a few more weeks, if not months, but the Dutchman has apparently confirmed that he is a candidate. Paris Saint-Germain coach Mauricio Pochettino is also in the frame. Potchetino was originally the favorite for United, as was reported in February. Mirror Football later revealed that the Argentine was the preferred candidate among the players in the United locker room. Pochettino also met with United officials after the club’s talks with Ten Hague. The Premier League club is not going to rush to decide to appoint their new boss, but remains optimistic that the decision will be made before the end of the current season. Spain boss Luis Enrique is another underdog who has emerged as a potential candidate for United, but is unlikely to leave his current role just months before the World Cup final. read more John Murtough sends secret message to Bruno Fernandes statement on Man Utd transfers read more Bruno Fernandez wants a new shirt number – but his Manchester United teammate stops him