Former United striker Van Nistelrooy is on the coaching staff at Old Trafford and the Mirror report he “will be offered the job on an interim basis if Ten Hag is sacked”. But Van Nistelrooy is said to be worried about being seen as betraying Ten Hag, who brought him back to United in the summer as part of his backroom team.

An underwhelming start to the new campaign has left those around the club trying to ascertain what Erik ten Hag wants from his squad

Manchester United's players must take responsibility for their run of poor form instead of blaming manager Erik ten Hag, according to Harry Maguire.