Gareth Southgate and Thomas Tuchel to Manchester United latest as 'talks begin for new manager'

Erik ten Hag's future at Manchester United continues to be the subject of speculation.

Ten Hag's long-term future at Old Trafford has been in doubt for the majority of the season. The rumours that the Dutchman could leave his role as United manager intensified in the aftermath of the 4-0 defeat to Crystal Palace on Monday night.

Ineos Group and Sir Jim Ratcliffe are in control of footballing operations at United, which include deciding who will be the club's manager. It remains to be seen what decision will be made by Ratcliffe and Co. when it comes to who will be in the Old Trafford dugout next season.

The past 24 hours have seen several reports about Ten Hag's future and the possibility of a new manager at United. MEN Sport takes a look at the latest speculation swirling around Old Trafford.

READ MORE: A £155m shambles - Man United embarrassment defined by the worst signing in their history

READ MORE: Why Marcel Sabitzer did not re-sign for Manchester United after loan spell

According to Foot Mercato, United have identified Gareth Southgate as the ideal candidate to be the club's next manager. It has been stated that the Reds would want Southgate to be in charge next season in the event that Ten Hag leaves his role in the coming weeks.

The report claims that the United hierarchy will seek to reach an agreement in the next few weeks to appoint Southgate as manager, with an announcement expected after England's participation in the European Championships this summer. It has been claimed that Ineos view Southgate as the right coach for the future at United, although no agreement has been reached at the moment.

Bayern Munich boss Thomas Tuchel is reportedly a leading candidate to be the next United manager.

According