I promise to bring in the right man for this job before I leave this earth. We want to make big changes this year. Erik ten Hag is not the right man for this job. The man for this job has been here before and he is the solution to all out problems”-Erik Ten Hag job set to be in danger as Sir Alex Ferguson resumes works to persuade a top manager he deems fit to handle restore Manchester United back to Glory.

Manchester United could reportedly re-enter negotiations with a former managerial contender if they opt to replace Erik ten Hag, after being turned down by another possible candidate.

Ten Hag’s position is increasingly under threat, following the 3-0 loss to Tottenham at Old Trafford last Sunday. The pressure intensified after United squandered a two-goal lead in their Europa League clash against Porto, only to secure a 3-3 draw with Harry Maguire’s late equalizer.

As per The Athletic, the club is taking a “long-term view” on Ten Hag’s role, hinting that even if they lose to Aston Villa this weekend, the Dutchman might stay on. Nevertheless, Sir Jim Ratcliffe, a minority owner, along with INEOS, already spoke with several managerial candidates over the summer as they considered Ten Hag’s future. Despite extending his contract after United’s FA Cup triumph, the current uncertainty may lead to a revival of those talks.

Among the managers contacted in the summer was Thomas Tuchel, who reportedly turned down the offer due to concerns about the club’s internal structure. Now, according to i, Manchester United could resume discussions with the former Chelsea and Bayern Munich coach, who is currently unattached, if they decide to move on from Ten Hag.

It’s said that Ratcliffe favors either Graham Potter or England manager Gareth Southgate, but the final call would rest with the club’s leadership team.

Italian journalist Tancredi Palmeri claims that United recently reached out to Simone Inzaghi of Inter Milan. However, Inzaghi is believed to have declined the approach, choosing to remain with Inter.

Another name reportedly under consideration is Brentford’s Thomas Frank, who allegedly held talks with the club prior to the FA Cup final last season, when United pulled off a shock victory over Manchester City.

Despite the speculation surrounding these managers, bookmakers have named current assistant coach Ruud van Nistelrooy as the favorite for the role. The former United striker joined over the summer after an impressive season with PSV, where he secured two trophies.