Man Utd: Manager becomes ‘top contender’ to replace Ten Hag after Ferguson backing

Man Utd have made former Chelsea boss Mauricio Pochettino a top contender to take over from Erik ten Hag if they sack the Dutchman, according to reports.

The Red Devils had a positive first season under Ten Hag with the Dutchman guiding them to an FA Cup final, Carabao Cup silverware and a top-four finish in the Premier League.

However, things haven t gone to plan this season with Man Utd knocked out of Europe before Christmas after finishing bottom of their Champions League group, while they could only finish eighth in the Premier League.

That has seen Ten Hag come under intense pressure and many former players, pundits and fans now expect him to leave the club at the end of the season.

The boss does have one last chance of success this season with Ten…