After his dismissal by Manchester United earlier this season, Erik ten Hag has reportedly emerged as the leading candidate to replace the head coach of a Champions League team.

Man United have struggled to score goals all season, and have been reliant on the same names more often in recent weeks.

Manchester United could be handed a surprise lifeline from none other than their former boss Erik ten Hag. Ten Hag was sacked in October after a dire run of form, with an away defeat to West Ham the final straw for the Dutchman.

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Amad has been in sensational form for Manchester United this season under Ruben Amorim, yet his time spent with former manager Erik ten Hag didn't yield quite the same results

Jack Butland isn’t the only former United star in the Rangers ranks, with exit-linked Tom Lawrence making a solitary appearance for the Red Devils. Ivory Coast winger Amad Diallo also spent half a season on loan at Rangers before returning to Old Trafford where he has since staked his claim for a starting spot.

Amad has emerged as one of Manchester United's most prized assets under Ruben Amorim, yet his status as the club looked drastically different under former manager Erik ten Hag

Ugarte was actually Erik ten Hag's third-choice midfield signing, and despite struggling to force his way into Ten Hag's plans after his arrival from PSG at the end of August, the midfielder was informed by the former United manager that he would help United with their 'fight'.

After Manchester United's latest humiliation, Ruben Amorim has been told why his team have regressed since he replaced Erik ten Hag.

Tyrell Malacia is set to leave Manchester United in the January transfer window after Ruben Amorim sanctioned his departure. The defender joined United from Feyenoord in 2022 in a £13million deal, becoming Erik ten Hag’s first signing for the club.

Former Manchester United coach and FC Twente manager Rene Hake is one of the names being considered for the West Brom vacancy after Carlos Corberan left the club

Whilst Minteh officially received the man of the match for Brighton, the midfield general in Carlos Baleba was simply a monster against the Red Devils. The Cameroonian was everywhere and bullied the United midfield of Kobbie Mainoo and the Roy Keane-like Manuel Ugarte for the majority of whilst they were on the pitch.