ERIK TEN HAG could be sacked within two weeks, according to Teddy Sheringham.
The Manchester United manager is currently preparing for his third season in charge at Old Trafford.
However, Ten Hag’s future was in doubt for much of the previous campaign, with the club only deciding to stick with him after the FA Cup final triumph in May.
He later threatened to quit during showdown talks with the United hierarchy in Ibiza.
Ten Hag has since had his contract extended, with the Red Devils triggering the option of a further year earlier this month.
Although he is now contracted through to the summer of 2026, Sheringham has warned Ten Hag could still be dismissed – and it could happen very quickly.
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The former United striker told OLBG: “Even though he has signed a new contract, there are no guarantees over Erik ten Hag’s job.
“Anything can happen in football, he could be sacked within two weeks if they had three bad results.
“Then again if he has three good results he could be as strong as ever, that’s football these days.”
Sheringham spent four years at Old Trafford as a player, scoring 46 goals in 153 appearances.
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He also won seven trophies during that time, including three Premier League titles and the Champions League.
United are set to begin their campaign with the Community Shield against Manchester City on August 10.
Nine managers Man Utd considered before keeping Erik ten Hag
ERIK TEN HAG appears to be safe as Man Utd manager, but the Dutchman edged dangerously close to the sack.
Here are nine managers Red Devils chiefs are reported to have considered for the job and what allegedly happened with each.
Gareth Southgate
Enjoys plenty of support among Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s Ineos chiefs but made clear he wouldn’t talk to any clubs until after Euro 2024. There is yet to be any suggestion that contact was made with the England boss.
Kieran McKenna
Talks were opened with McKenna’s representatives before the FA Cup final, but the former Man Utd coach opted to sign a new deal with Ipswich after Ten Hag’s Wembley win.
Roberto De Zerbi
Allegedly sounded out before the FA Cup final with salary expectations discussed. But Ineos chiefs concluded ex-Brighton boss was not the right fit for the project.
Thomas Frank
Brentford boss met Man Utd representatives the day before the FA Cup final. The Dane also dined with Ratcliffe, Roy Hodgson and Frank Lampard at the launch of a new Ineos car in February.
Marco Silva
Fulham boss reportedly met Man Utd representatives face-to-face two days before the FA Cup final, around the same time as Ten Hag was conducting his press conference.
Mauricio Pochettino
Fell out of Man Utd’s thinking in the first week of June, despite being a favourite of Sir Alex Ferguson.
Thomas Tuchel
Made a very strong impression and came across well during a Monaco meeting. Personal terms were discussed before the ex-Chelsea and Bayern Munich boss decided to step back from the process.
Ruben Amorim
Sporting boss was discussed by the Man Utd hierarchy but did not make the final reckoning.
Roberto Martinez
Portugal manager was considered in the early stages.
Ten Hag’s side then face Fulham at home on the opening weekend of the Premier League season.
Matches against Liverpool and Tottenham both follow in the first six weeks of the season.
He will be hoping for an improvement on last season’s eighth place finish, the club’s lowest since 1981.
Meanwhile, United were also dumped out of the Champions League in the group stage.
Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
