Sir is set to miss out on his ideal candidate to replace beleaguered boss , as looks set to take the job.
It marks a challenging 24 hours for the United co-owner, who's ruthlessly decided to end Sir reported £2million-a-year contract as a global ambassador of the club. The decision to cut ties with Ferguson, 82, has been met with backlash from supporters, with Ratcliffe having explained to the legendary former United manager that the club are seeking to reduce costs.
Later on Tuesday, it emerged that the have entered to succeed interim boss in the Wembley dugout. The ex- manager has been out of work since May when he left and is poised to coach at international level for the first time.
England chiefs also reached out to boss but Tuchel's availability and interest in the job has made him the leading candidate. The news comes as a blow for Ratcliffe, who when United first considered replacing Ten Hag.
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The two parties' visions ultimately didn't align but after Ten Hag started the season with just three wins in 11 games, the Dutchman's position has come under increased scrutiny. Ratcliffe and his fellow United executives met for a lengthy meeting last Tuesday, with Ten Hag's future part of their agenda.
A report from the last week claimed that the Red Devils were already lining Tuchel up ahead of making a decision on Ten Hag. Talk of that went quiet, however, after it transpired that the 54-year-old would remain in charge for Saturday's home game against .
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It was claimed in the summer that Tuchel, 51, was Ratcliffe's first-choice pick to replace Ten Hag, but now that option appears to be off the table. Club legend believes that the German has the credentials to manage United, despite his acrimonious exits from both Bayern and Chelsea.
"I really like Thomas Tuchel. Being around the and interviewing him, listening to what he's saying when he's in the technical area, and his personality, he just looks like somebody who could be a good manager at Manchester United," Schmeichel told podcast, .
"I don't think he had his way at Chelsea. I know for sure he didn't have his way at Bayern. I just think he's got such a great aura around him that he fits a bill."
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