Pochettino: Sir Alex Ferguson Reportedly Pressing Man United to Replace Ten Hag With Ex Chelsea Boss

• Erik ten Hag's future at Manchester United is in limbo despite the Dutchman helping the club lift the FA Cup last season
• The tactician came under heavy scrutiny last term following United's mixed run of form and results, which saw the finish eighth
• Several top names, including Zinedine Zidane, Mauricio Pochettino, and Thomas Tuchel, have been linked with the United job

Legendary Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson has reportedly made clear his choice of manager that he wants to replace Erik ten Hag.

Ten Hag's future at Old Trafford is hanging in a thread following a mixed run of form and results across competitions during the just concluded season.

The Dutchman led United to one of their worst finishes in the Premier League in history, with the Red Devils managing an eighth-place spot with just 60 points.

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However, the club ended the campaign on a high, beating rivals Manchester City to lift the FA Cup at Wembley.

Despite the triumph, ten Hag is still believed to be staring at an uncertain future at the Theatre of Dreams.

According to Sky Sports, the United boss remains in the dark about his future, with the club yet to conclude their end-of-season review.

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Given the developments at the Manchester club, a number of names have been floated as possible replacements for the Dutch tactician.

Thomas Tuchel is among the top names that have been linked with the role, but the move is unlikely to happen after it emerged that the German manager wants to take a break from management.

SPORTbible, citing TeamTalk, now claims that Ferguson has already voiced his choice for the Old Trafford hot seat.

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According to the publication, the Scotsman is pressing United chiefs to replace ten Hag with Mauricio Pochettino.

The two are understood to be enjoying a close relationship, with Fergie said to be pushing to see the Argentine hired.

The former Tottenham Hotspur boss is currently unemployed after being dismissed by Chelsea after just one season in charge of the Blues.