Erik ten Hag makes decision on Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's final Man Utd appointment

Erik ten Hag is reportedly keen to retain Eric Ramsay - the final coach appointed by Ole Gunner Solksjaer - as part of his Manchester United backroom staff despite interest from Barnsley.

A number of changes have already been made to United's staffing set-up since the Dutchman's eagerly-anticipated arrival at the end of the season just gone. The 52-year-old has brought assistant Mitchell van der Gaag with him from Ajax while Sir Alex Ferguson 's former No.2 Steve McClaren has also completed an Old Trafford return.

More changes are expected to follow in the coming weeks as Ten Hag continues to craft his perfect support team, but one key figure who looks set to be retained despite interest from elsewhere is Ramsay. The man who proved to be Solskjaer's final staffing appointment is being hotly pursued by Barnsley as they seek to solve their managerial crisis.

Despite links to the Tykes, United are understood to have no intention of letting Ramsay go. According to Manchester Evening News, the Red Devils are aware of Barnsley's interest in the coach, with the South Yorkshire club believed to have added the aspiring 30-year-old to their managerial shortlist.

However, United will reportedly resist all approaches. Barnsley remain on the look out for a new manager having sacked Poya Asbaghi back in April, a day after the club's relegation from the Championship to League One was confirmed.

The highly-rated Ramsay was appointed at Old Trafford last July, with a focus on overseeing the club's set-pieces and technical skills. The coach, who was hired after impressing during his time with Chelsea's Under-23s at Stamford Bridge, then saw his role tweaked following Ralf Rangnick's arrival.

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