Switch guru Fabrizio Romano has instructed Manchester United co-owner, Sir Jim Ratcliffe, might give Erik ten Hag time to hash out his concepts at Previous Trafford, dismissing the Dutchman’s exit hyperlinks. He additionally responded to Rio Ferdinand’s stunning Mikel Arteta claims, saying there was nothing between the Spaniard and the Manchester membership.
Manchester United Boss Erik ten Hag Shares Glorious Relationship With INEOS
From Roberto De Zerbi to Zinedine Zidane, many high managers have been linked with the Manchester United job since Ratcliffe’s takeover. Romano, nevertheless, believes there’s nothing concrete for the time being, as Ratcliffe and his INEOS are joyful to permit Ten Hag the time he must develop his system.
The Italian journalist stated (by way of CaughtOffside):
“The Manchester United supervisor scenario has been making for some attention-grabbing headlines, with stories that INEOS are exploring replacements for Erik ten Hag and linking Roberto De Zerbi as a candidate.
“Nonetheless, my understanding stays that there’s nothing concrete to those sorts of tales – Man United are giving Ten Hag time and house to develop his soccer and his concepts, he additionally confirmed excellent relationship with INEOS.”
At the moment sixth within the Premier League rankings, Manchester United are trailing fourth-placed Aston Villa by eight factors. They’re additionally out of the UEFA Champions League, with the FA Cup being their solely shot at profitable a trophy this season.
Fabrizio Romano Refuses To Dwell In Hypotheticals, Says Mikel Arteta Is Absolutely Centered On Arsenal
On Tuesday (February 27), Manchester United legend Ferdinand claimed Arteta would fortunately depart his Arsenal job to succeed Ten Hag. When requested to remark, Romano acknowledged he revered Ferdinand’s opinion, however added United weren’t within the working to safe Arteta’s providers for subsequent season.
He added:
“Some followers have additionally been asking me for my ideas on Rio Ferdinand’s declare that Mikel Arteta would depart Arsenal to take the United job in the event that they provided it to him. It’s Rio’s opinion and I respect that. However I don’t actually wish to enter into these sorts of debates or discussions – it’s purely hypothetical, nothing concrete or lifelike.
“There’s nothing in any respect between United and Arteta, and my job is about concrete information and never hypotheses. Arteta’s full focus is simply on Arsenal.”
After ending runners-up in 2022-23, Arteta is raring to take Arsenal to Premier League glory this season. They’re presently in third place, trailing leaders Liverpool by a few factors.