Get all your news in one place.
100’s of premium titles.
One app.
Start reading
FourFourTwo
FourFourTwo
Sport
Mark White

Manchester United in 'surprise talks' with new coach: report

Manchester United owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe, chairman and founder of Ineos Group Holdings Plc, following a Bloomberg Television interview at The Grenadier pub in London, UK, on Friday, Feb. 23, 2024. "If you're in the automotive world, you've got a responsibility to try and improve the world's carbon footprint," Ratcliffe said.

Manchester United are in ‘surprise talks’ to bring a new coach to Old Trafford, as the latest hire of Sir Jim Ratcliffe's revolution.

The Red Devils have undergone a backroom transformation since the petrochemicals mogul had his share in the club ratified earlier this year. Omar Berrada was poached from rivals Manchester City, with Dan Ashworth and Jason Wilcox following suit. 

Erik ten Hag was told earlier this summer that he would remain in charge – and has since spoken out on the decision – with another Dutch coach being lined up at Carrington. 

(Image credit: Alamy)

Voetbal International in Ten Hag's native Netherlands claims that Go Ahead Eagles manager, Rene Hake, is in talks to join Manchester United this summer. 

This report has been relayed by Sport Witness, who describe it as “surprising”. The Eagles have not yet been contacted by United, apparently, but Hake could leave his role to work in the Premier League thanks to a clause. 

VIDEO Why You Finally Saw The REAL England Against Slovenia (For About 2 Minutes)

Hake worked with Ten Hag during the latter's stint as manager of Twente, with this latest hire underlining the United manager's commitment to bringing the best talent from the Eredivisie across to Old Trafford.

The likes of Lisandro Martinez and Tyrell Malacia have moved from the Netherlands to England under Ten Hag's watch, while Steve McLaren – who also worked with Ten Hag during his time coaching in the Eredivisie – is the current assistant manager.

Rene Hake (Image credit: Getty Images)

In FourFourTwo's view, this is a sensible move from Ten Hag to bring a familiar face with him, while the source of the links checks out.

United are yet to make a major signing this summer. 

More Manchester United stories

Manchester United want 'controversial' Euro 2024 star as first summer signing: report

INEOS Old Trafford? Manchester United could sell naming rights to stadium

What Ruud van Nistelrooy said about Erik ten Hag amid Manchester United return rumours

Sign up to read this article
Read news from 100’s of titles, curated specifically for you.
Already a member? Sign in here
Related Stories
Top stories on inkl right now
One subscription that gives you access to news from hundreds of sites
Already a member? Sign in here
Our Picks
Fourteen days free
Download the app
One app. One membership.
100+ trusted global sources.