Graham Potter joins Manchester United boss Erik ten Hag on manager wishlist

20.03.2024 - 22:27 manchestereveningnews.co.uk

Graham Potter, the former Chelsea and Brighton boss, has reportedly been added to Ajax's list of potential managers, alongside Liverpool assistant Pep Lijnders and Manchester United's Erik ten Hag.

Alex Kroes, the new chief executive at Ajax, was surprised to learn that Potter might be open to a move to Holland to revive his career after being let go from Stamford Bridge nearly a year ago.

Potter, who is 48 years old, has some supporters at the Amsterdam club due to his work at the Amex Stadium. Some people have even suggested to Kroes that he should consider an English model for the club, especially after Ajax's 4-0 loss to Aston Villa in the Europa Conference League last week.

The Mirror reports that Ajax are keeping an eye on Lijnders and their former coach Ten Hag. READ MORE: Four surprise winners from epic United victory READ MORE: Scholes identified trait Southgate shares with Ferguson Lijnders will be leaving Anfield when Jurgen Klopp steps down this summer, while Ten Hag is trying to secure his position at Old Trafford.

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