The search for the new Manchester United manager continues. Three names have been linked heavily with the Old Trafford job, with the latest update ruling out two and putting one man in the driving seat.
Thomas Tuchel had emerged as a candidate in recent weeks due to the ongoing issues and uncertainty at Chelsea, but according to the Sun, the world-class German boss is no longer a consideration for the Red Devils board due to one huge factor.
The English giants want to name the true successor to Ole Gunnar Solskjaer before the end of the season in order to afford the next permanent boss ample time to prepare for a potentially busy summer transfer window. However, with the Blues being put up for sale, Tuchel's future will not be determined until this change in ownership wraps up, which could take some time.
So who will the Premier League heavyweights target? Initially, Mauricio Pochettino had been touted as the no.1 candidate due to his familiarity with the English game, having enjoyed successful spells at Southampton and Tottenham. Furthermore, with PSG enduring another tumultuous season in which they crashed out of the UEFA Champions League in embarrassing fashion, the Argentine is expected to leave Paris, thus making him available.
However, despite this, the Sun claim that after running "exhaustive background checks", the former Spurs boss is no longer the main target. Instead, Erik ten Hag has risen up the list to become the undisputed no.1 candidate for the Manchester United job. The British tabloid also add that while Rangnick was hopeful of getting the permanent seat, the German isn't expected to remain in charge past his current interim role.
Ten Hag has quickly become one of Europe's highly-regarded tacticians, having taken the UEFA Champions League by storm twice already with Ajax. The Dutch giants might have crashed out in the round of 16 at the hands of Benfica, but de Godenzonen remain one of the continent's most exciting teams.
Rumors claim that the 52-year-old is keen on testing himself in a major league, having proven himself in the Eredivisie. His appointment would be welcomed by the Old Trafford fan base. Only time will tell if the Red Devils will pull this deal off.
