New name added to Man Utd Erik ten Hag replacement shortlist as Tyrell Malacia update provided

Manchester United are back in action in less than 72 hours when they host Brentford on Saturday. Erik ten Hag's side have endured a dismal start to the season, winning just three of their opening 10 matches.

They started the season with a 1-0 win at home to Fulham, but followed that up with back-to-back defeats against Brighton and Liverpool. Consecutive victories over Southampton and Barnsley resurrected the feel-good factor, but United have since failed to win any of their last five matches.

That has put Ten Hag under pressure, but he and United have the perfect chance to respond with a home game against the Bees this weekend. Thomas Frank's side have made a mixed start, winning three of their first seven Premier League fixtures but beat Wolves 5-3 last time out. Here is the latest news from Old Trafford.

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According to Turkish journalist Salim Manav, United have 'added' Turkey head coach Vincenzo Montella to a list of potential candidates to succeed Erik ten Hag at Old Trafford.

The Italian, who turned 50 in June, has been in charge of the Turkish national team since September last year. He led Turkey to the quarter-finals of the European Championship in the summer.

MEN says: Montella has made a positive start to life as Turkey boss after taking over in September 2023 and helped Turkey to the quarter-final of Euro 2024 before losing out to the Netherlands. Turkey were a real threat at the Euros and played some attractive, attacking football at times - something that could appease the United fans.

However,