Gary Neville sends Erik ten Hag warning about Dan Ashworth arrival at Manchester United

Gary Neville says Manchester United are yet to source the best coach, meaning Erik ten Hag risks being replaced as Sir Jim Ratcliffe works through his overhaul of the club.

Ratcliffe is thought to be a backer of Ten Hag, who has earned time in the bank due to last season’s top-four and League Cup successes. The Dutchman has come under pressure this time around amid a poor campaign with the FA Cup being the only realistic chance of silverware.

Ratcliffe had his £1.3billion minority investment ratified by the Premier League this week but has already been doing groundwork. INEOS sporting director Sir Dave Brailsford has been conducting an extensive audit of the club and is expected to make some boardroom recommendations upon its conclusion.

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The club have already secured the appointment of Omar Berrada as the new CEO following Richard Arnold’s exit in December and now Ratcliffe is targeting Dan Ashworth for a new sporting director role, with the Newcastle United chief keen to move to Old Trafford.

Neville says his arrival would tick off the second task in a four-point list that will rejuvenate the foundations of the club. He says United need a new head of recruitment and also perhaps a new manager.

Speaking on the Stick To Football podcast, Neville explained: “I’ve no doubt that Sir Jim Ratcliffe is trusting in Sir Dave Brailsford in finding the best CEO, the best sporting director, the best head of recruitment and the best coach.

“It looks like they’ve got the first two, and the two yet to be sorted is the head of recruitment and the best coach, but