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Ajax coach Erik ten Hag holds talks with Manchester United: Reports

Manchester United appointed Ralf Rangnick as manager on an interim basis

(File) Erik ten Hag | Reuters

Manchester United have spoken to Ajax boss Erik ten Hag as the Old Trafford club step up their search for a permanent manager, British media reported on Wednesday.

German Ralf Rangnick was appointed on an interim basis at Old Trafford in November following the sacking of Ole Gunnar Solskjaer after nearly three years in charge. Manchester United went out of FA Cup and Champions League under Rangnick, and are trying to finish in the top four.

Dutchman Ten Hag, 52, has been at the helm at the Johan Cruyff Arena since 2017 following stints coaching Go Ahead Eagles, Bayern Munich II and Utrecht.

Ajax currently sit top of the Eredivisie standings as Ten Hag looks to win the league title for a third time during a reign that included a run to the UEFA Champions League semifinals in 2019.

United, reportedly, will speak to other candidates, too, including Paris Saint-Germain’s Mauricio Pochettino.

(With PTI inputs)