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Stephen Killen

Manchester United players slammed as Ralf Rangnick's Phil Jones conversation revealed

Here are your Manchester United morning headlines for Tuesday, April 5.

Manchester United players slammed

Manchester United's supporters have reacted to the news that there is a dressing room split concerning the possibility of Ajax boss Erik ten Hag becoming the club's next permanent manager.

As revealed by the Manchester Evening News , there is a split within the first-team squad about the Dutchman picking up the baton from Ralf Rangnick. It is understood that a number of players are excited by the prospect of working with the 52-year-old, but sources close to other players believe appointing him would be 'underwhelming'.

READ MORE: Manchester United have been given another reason to appoint Erik ten Hag

Ten Hag has been interviewed for the job and is United's preferred candidate to take over this summer. He has overseen a terrific job at Ajax in the last few years and has earned the opportunity to take charge of one of Europe's big-name giants.

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What Ralf Rangnick has told Phil Jones about his United future

Phil Jones insists he is 'ready to play again' following his successful injury return for United this season. The 30-year-old went nearly two years between playing competitive matches before he shone in the Premier League defeat against Wolves back in January.

Jones impressed as he made his first appearance for the club in 712 days to complete a remarkable return from injury when it had looked like his professional career might have been over. A month later, Jones was also given a half-hour run out as United lost on penalties to Middlesbrough in the FA Cup, though he has yet to play again for the club in the two months since that defeat.

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