Man United reportedly eye former Chelsea boss as Ten Hag’s replacement

• Manchester United's poor start to the season has put Dutch manager Erik ten Hag’s job at risk
• United have scored only five goals in their first seven Premier League games
• Ten Hag’s position is in jeopardy as the club endures its worst start since 1990

With Manchester United's season off to a turbulent start, murmurs about a possible managerial shakeup keep spreading. The Red Devils' woeful form in the Premier League has drawn concerns from both fans and insiders, with reports now circulating that Thomas Tuchel could be a possible successor to Erik ten Hag. 

Currently sitting 14th in the league with just eight points from their opening seven games United’s worst start since 1990 the club may be forced into a leadership change if results don’t improve.

According to the reports, United’s interest in Tuchel became serious shortly after his unexpected exit from Bayern Munich over the summer. Allegedly, a “secret meeting” took place in Monaco between Tuchel and Sir Jim Ratcliffe, United's minority co-owner. During this meeting, Tuchel reportedly laid out his “masterplan” for the club, even identifying specific players, such as Mason Mount, whose potential he could elevate under his guidance.

Tuchel had previously declined an offer to take over at Old Trafford, reportedly due to concerns about United’s transfer policy and the club’s overall power structure. With these concerns possibly having shifted, Tuchel's availability following his Bayern departure makes him an ideal candidate. 

Despite this, other names like Gareth Southgate and Ruud van Nistelrooy have also been floated as potential replacements, though insiders claim Southgate is unlikely to be considered.

Meanwhile, Ten Hag’s future looks shaky, the Dutchman managed to secure a goalless draw against Aston Villa recently, but many believe it might not be enough to calm growing discontent among the fans. With only three wins in their first 11 matches and five goals scored in seven league games United’s season could be heading for disaster.

Ten Hag faces a daunting challenge as United sit seven points away from a Champions League spot. If the club fails to qualify for Europe’s elite competition for a second consecutive season, it will mark a first since 1993.

Tuchel, aged 51, has been no stranger to the Premier League, having won the Champions League and Club World Cup during his time at Chelsea. His success in guiding teams like Paris Saint-Germain to the Champions League final and Bayern to a Bundesliga title has improved his reputation, although his tenure at both clubs was notably short-lived.

Man United’s Erik Ten Hag avoids verbal duel with Cristiano Ronaldo amid early season pressure

Previously, TheRadar reported that Erik ten Hag has made it a habit to respond firmly when he believes criticism is unfair. Whether it's shutting down journalists during press conferences or dismissing pundit commentary from the likes of Jamie Carragher and Alan Shearer as "subjective" or "stupid," Ten Hag has built a reputation for standing his ground. 

But this time, facing recent comments from Cristiano Ronaldo, a world-class superstar and club legend, the Manchester United manager chose a take things a bit more cool.