Manchester United and INEOS have one major concern over sacking Erik ten Hag

Erik ten Hag could avoid the sack as INEOS are reportedly concerned there is not a ‘stand-out candidate available’ to become Manchester United manager.

All signs point to a new manager being in the Old Trafford dugout next season as the pressure continues to mount on Ten Hag following a difficult campaign.

Champions League qualification is all but over and though they have reached the FA Cup final, their shocking capitulation in Sunday’s semi-final against Coventry highlighted United’s weaknesses under the Dutchman.

Regardless of where they finish in the Premier League and whether or not they beat Manchester City at Wembley next month, many believe a decision has already been made by minority owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe and his INEOS team to bin-off Ten Hag after two years in charge.