In the latest football news, Manchester United have reportedly set their sights on Thomas Tuchel as a potential replacement for Erik ten Hag at the club.
Ten Hag is currently facing immense pressure at the Theatre of Dreams, with the Red Devils experiencing their worst-ever start to a Premier League season. Sitting 14th in the league standings, Man United have only collected eight points from their first seven top-flight fixtures. Despite a victory over Barnsley in the EFL Cup, their performance in the league has been lackluster, with wins over Fulham and Southampton being the only highlights.
The frustration for fans continued as the team played out a goalless draw with Aston Villa at Villa Park on Sunday.
According to reports from the Manchester Evening News, Manchester United are evaluating their options regarding the head coach position, considering Tuchel as a prime candidate to succeed Ten Hag. The German coach, who previously managed Chelsea, was a target for United in the summer but a move never materialized.
Tuchel has been without a job since leaving Bayern Munich at the end of the 2023-24 season. While he faced criticism for not winning the Bundesliga title with Bayern, he did lead Chelsea to Champions League glory in 2020-21, defeating Manchester City in the final. Despite clashes with club hierarchies in the past, Tuchel’s successful track record makes him a leading contender for the job at Manchester United.