Manchester United will reportedly announce Erik ten Hag as the club's new manager over the next few days after a breakthrough in negotiations with the Dutchman and his current club Ajax.
Ten Hag is expected to sign either a three or four-year contract to succeed United's current interim manager Ralf Rangnick, who will take over a technical role at the end of this season.
According to The Guardian, Ten Hag's €2 million release clause at Ajax has been activated, and he has reportedly been given the assurance that he will have the final say in the transfers made at United.
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The 52-year-old has been a much sought-after manager in Europe for his Ajax project and was even scouted by Barcelona as a potential replacement for Ronald Koeman last year, before the club decided to go with Xavi.
Ten Hag has been at the helm at the Johan Cruyff Arena since 2017 following stints coaching Go Ahead Eagles, Bayern Munich II and Utrecht.
Ajax currently sit top of the Eredivisie standings as Ten Hag looks to win the league title for a third time during a reign that included a run to the UEFA Champions League semifinals in 2019.
Ten Hag is expected to hold talks with United over bringing his Ajax number two, Mitchell van der Gaag, to be his assistant.
While United's top brass look to seal the Dutch coach's signing over the next few days, the team's focus will be on the crucial clash against Liverpool tonight in the Premier League.