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Manchester United have reportedly drawn up a four-man shortlist of potential candidates who could replace under-pressure boss Erik ten Hag . The Dutchman remains under pressure to keep his job after his side were held to a 1-1 draw in Thursday's Europa League clash with Fenerbahce. As a result, the Red Devils have now drawn each of their three matches in the league phase, leaving them in 21st place in the standings.
Man United have also struggled for consistency in the league, having won three, drawn two and lost three of their eight top-flight matches, leaving them in 12th place ahead of the weekend's round of action. While Ten Hag is preparing his side for Sunday's clash with West Ham, the Man United appear to be drawing up a list of potential replacements should they decide to part ways with the 54-year-old in the near future. According to the Daily Mail , the Red Devils are considering four potential candidates, including Sporting Lisbon boss Ruben Amorim .
The Sporting head coach has developed an impressive reputation, having won five trophies during his time with the Portuguese giants. A recent report claimed that Man United have already made an enquiry about the availability of the Portuguese manager, who has also been mentioned as a possible replacement for Pep Guardiola at Manchester City. Man United are also said to be considering Xavi as a managerial option, with the 44-year-old searching for his next challenge after leaving Barcelona in the summer.
The Red Devils have made contact with the Barcelona legend on a couple of occasions over the last two months, although there is some uncertainty about whether he would be willing to take on the role . Amorim and Xavi are joined on Man United's four-man shortlist by former Borussia Dortmund boss Edin Terzic and current Brentford head coach Thomas Frank . Terzic won the DFB-Pokal during his first stint as Dortmund manager, before he led them to last season's Champions League final where they fell short against Real Madrid.
Meanwhile, Frank is still regarded as a potential option after previously being linked with the Man United job in the summer. The Dane, who took charge of Brentford in 2018, has taken the Bees from the Championship and established them as a Premier League outfit. Frank's exciting brand of football is believed to be one of the main reasons why he is being considered as a candidate for the Man United job.
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