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Man Utd ‘make contact’ with Thomas Tuchel over replacing Erik ten Hag

**Title:** Manchester United Eyeing Thomas Tuchel as Potential Successor to Erik ten Hag

Recent reports from Germany suggest that Manchester United have initiated contact with Thomas Tuchel regarding the possibility of him replacing Erik ten Hag as head coach, following United’s tense FA Cup victory over Coventry City.

Tuchel, currently at Bayern Munich, is set to depart the club at the end of the season, making him an enticing prospect for United. Rumors indicate that managing the Red Devils would fulfill Tuchel’s dream, adding fuel to the speculation surrounding his potential move to Old Trafford.

United’s interest in Tuchel isn’t new, as earlier reports from January had already identified him as a top candidate to succeed ten Hag. Now, with contact reportedly established between the club and Tuchel, it appears that discussions are progressing.

Sir Jim Ratcliffe, a minority owner of United, is said to highly regard Tuchel and has reportedly inquired about the possibility of Tuchel committing to the club for the upcoming season if ten Hag’s tenure comes to an end.

Following United’s narrow victory over Coventry, pundit Jamie Carragher weighed in on ten Hag’s future, suggesting that the result may have sealed his fate. Carragher expressed doubts about ten Hag’s ability to continue in his role, citing a string of poor performances and a lack of visible progress.

“It’s just poor performance after poor performance,” Carragher remarked on Sky Sports. “That dressing room is probably the most embarrassed dressing room from a team that has just won a big game. You can’t even celebrate that win.”

Carragher’s comments reflect the growing pressure on ten Hag and the uncertainty surrounding United’s managerial situation. As speculation mounts and discussions with Tuchel progress, the future direction of the club hangs in the balance, with fans eagerly awaiting news of potential changes at the helm.

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