Erik ten Hag future decided, Bayern Munich swap - Thomas Tuchel to Manchester United verdict given

Erik ten Hag's future remains in doubt as Manchester United's season edges closer to completion.

The MEN reported in February Ten Hag's position at the club was in doubt and recent results have done nothing to help ease the pressure on the Dutchman.

Ineos Group are understood to have analysed potential replacements for Ten Hag should they decide a change of manager is required in the coming months. Brighton coach Roberto de Zerbi is believed to be one manager of particular interest.

Another name that has been mentioned is former Chelsea boss Thomas Tuchel, who will leave Bayern Munich at the end of the current campaign. Sky Germany have today claimed Ten Hag is being discussed as a possible replacement for Tuchel, raising the possibility of a straight swap between the clubs.

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Should this be an option United look to explore in the coming weeks? MEN writers have had their say, below.

Richard Arnold has gone, John Murtough has departed and it feels likely Ten Hag will follow them through the exit door as Ratcliffe shapes the football club in his image.

United have regressed this season. They are a poorly coached team, they concede too many shots, their press is dysfunctional and they give the opposition acres of space to exploit between the defence and midfield, which are all problems Ten Hag has failed to solve.

One of the reasons to keep Ten Hag is the lack of alternatives, but suggesting there's no manager on the market who could do better with his resources is foolish. So, is Thomas Tuchel capable of