Erik ten Hag is Manchester United fans' preferred choice but there are flaws to be considered

Manchester United are currently in the process of deciding on their next manager, with a number of candidates being interviewed. The Manchester Evening News understands Erik ten Hag has been approached about the position and although talks went well, United want to complete the process before making a final decision.

While Mauricio Pochettino remains a realistic option, the United fans have rallied in favour of Ten Hag. In recent a survey, 64.7 per cent of MEN readers (from 21,000 replies) wanted the Dutch manager to be in the dugout at Old Trafford next season, with the Argentine mustering just 6.3 per cent of votes.

But why is Ten Hag the favoured choice among United fans? And could he have some flaws that could potentially cause him issues along the way? Let's take a look at some of the positives and negatives of his potential appointment.

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Pro - He's the up and coming manager

United have been accused of being behind the curve for many years now but appointing Ten Hag would see them secure one of the hottest managerial properties in Europe. United have missed out on managers at a similar point in their careers before, most notably Jurgen Klopp and Pochettino.

Now, some will say that he is 52 and older than Pep Guardiola, so can we really call him up and coming? It's a fair point, but he is the best option when you consider the managers of clubs who are a step below United and that is what fans mean when they refer to him as a prospect.

Con - He's struggled in the past with in-game management

As mentioned in a previous article detailing an interview with former Ajax manager Aad de Mos, Ten Hag has made mistakes with his Ajax