Erik ten Hag replacement has already 'rejected' Man United before Sir Jim Ratcliffe decision

According to a report in Italy, Simone Inzaghi has already rejected an offer from Manchester United. The Inter Milan boss has been heavily linked with a move to the Premier League recently, with Erik ten Hag facing an uncertain future at Old Trafford.

This follows his refusal of an agent's advances on behalf of the club towards the end of last season and during the September international break. Italian newspaper Corriere dello Sport reports that Inzaghi also turned down Chelsea before they decided to replace Mauricio Pochettino with Enzo Maresca.

Instead, he penned a new contract that keeps him at the San Siro until the summer of 2026. Entering the October international break, United have only managed to secure eight points from their first seven league games.

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Only newly-promoted Southampton have scored fewer goals. On Tuesday, United's board convened in London, with Ten Hag's future believed to be one of the topics under discussion.

However, the lack of communication following their monthly meeting suggests that he remains safe for now – although patience could quickly wear thin if results don't improve swiftly.

It was reported yesterday that United have not yet made a new approach for Thomas Tuchel, with Ten Hag's future as head coach still up in the air. The former Chelsea boss - who was previously engaged in discussions take charge at Old Trafford during the summer before the club decided to extend Ten Hag's contract after winning the FA Cup – is admired by United.

Tuchel, who has been without a job since he parted ways with Bayern Munich at the end of the last season, is