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Revealed: Man Utd held talks with shock Premier League candidate over replacing Erik ten Hag before ultimately holding on to Dutchman

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United endured a period of uncertainty after <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/erik-ten-hag-defiant-man-utd-future-sacked-fa-cup-final-man-city/bltff198a8c90593b7d" target="_blank">winning the FA Cup</a>, as it was unclear if Ten Hag would stay on as manager. It was confirmed by multiple reports on Tuesday that the <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/lists/erik-ten-hag-staying-man-utd-finally-make-decision-dutchman-future-following-disappointing-premier-league-season/blt8f1455f765df93b9" target="_blank">Dutchman would be remaining with the club</a>, and could even sign a new contract, but it has now emerged that United held talks with a shock name before deciding to stick with Ten Hag.

WHAT HAPPENED?

As INEOS and Sir Jim Ratcliffe attempted to gauge interest from potential successors, <a href="https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-13522845/Man-United-surprise-talks-Premier-League-boss-Erik-ten-Hag.html" target="_blank">the Daily Mail</a> reports that United spoke to Silva. The Fulham boss guided his side to a 13th-placed finish last season and discussions were held over him potentially making a stunning move to Old Trafford.In a chaotic period, United also <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/lists/game-over-erik-ten-hag-man-utd-talks-former-chelsea-boss-thomas-tuchel-sir-jim-ratcliffe-jadon-sancho-mason-mount/blta99a505da3e4e709" target="_blank">held talks with former Bayern Munich boss Thomas Tuchel</a> and <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/lists/mauricio-pochettino-man-utd-outgoing-chelsea-boss-in-frame-replace-erik-ten-hag-sir-jim-ratcliffe/blt2592204797e5e4c0" target="_blank">Mauricio Pochettino following his Chelsea exit</a>. Gareth Southgate was also <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/lists/gareth-southgate-ideal-candidate-man-utd-england-boss-cultural-reset-old-trafford/bltd2c59a4c7c73123a" target="_blank">seen as a frontrunner</a> if he were to leave England after Euro 2024.

THE BIGGER PICTURE

<a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/lists/best-team-marco-silva-fulham-game-win-manchester-united/blt42da28f382f07589#cs7720cfdc5a8e4d90" target="_blank">Silva guided Fulham to a 2-1 win</a> over United at Old Trafford earlier this season, something that may well have figured prominently in their thinking. However, <a href="https://www.thetimes.com/sport/football/article/erik-ten-hag-manchester-united-jim-ratcliffe-dave-brailsford-ffz0f66fq" target="_blank">The Times</a> reports that most candidates were disappointed both with the wages on offer, and a meagre reported £35 million ($44m) transfer budget.

DID YOU KNOW?

Ten Hag appears to be in talks over <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/erik-ten-hag-man-utd-contract-ineos-sir-jim-ratcliffe/blt496bc5bfd6ee363e" target="_blank">extending his contract at United</a>, although that has yet to be announced. In the meantime, Silva will continue to prepare for 2024-25 with Fulham.

WHAT NEXT?

Revealed: Man Utd held talks with shock Premier League candidate over replacing Erik ten Hag before ultimately holding on to Dutchman | Goal.com

Manchester United reportedly held talks with Fulham boss Marco Silva before deciding to stick with Erik ten Hag ahead of the 2024-25 season.