Manchester United under pressure to make a decision on their new boss

Manchester United are under pressure to make a decision over their new manager with leading candidates Erik ten Hag and Mauricio Pochettino attracting interest from other clubs.

Sportsmail revealed that Ajax boss ten Hag had an interview with United on Monday, although it's understood he is not the first candidate to hold formal discussions with the club's new chief executive Richard Arnold.

Pochettino, meanwhile, is believed to have spoken to United's football director John Murtough some weeks ago and will be interviewed soon, but the Paris Saint-Germain coach is waiting to hear back.

United are said to be respectful of PSG's situation and keen to conduct their manager search in the right way.

Old Trafford sources said on Thursday night that the process is running to plan and is well progressed, but indicated an announcement on the new manager could still be weeks away.

Ten Hag and Pochettino are widely expected to leave their current clubs this summer regardless of whether they land the United job.

Pochettino has been linked with Real Madrid and it's understood that an approach from the Spanish club may be imminent.

Although Carlo Ancelotti has guided Real to the top of LaLiga with a nine-point advantage and into the Champions League quarter-finals, Bernabeu bosses are said to be unhappy over the style of play and are considering a change of manager.

Ten Hag is known to have spoken to two other European clubs that play regularly in the Champions League, and has a firm offer from one that interests him.

Reports in Holland suggest it is still possible he could stay at Ajax, having signed a new contract after an unsuccessful interview with Tottenham last year.

Sevilla coach boss Julen Lopetegui is believed to be another