Manchester United have held ‘positive talks’ with Ajax boss Erik ten Hag, Sky Sports News report.

The Lowdown: Four candidates

The Red Devils are making a start on their search for a new full-time manager, with interim boss Ralf Rangnick expected to move into a consultancy role at Old Trafford over the summer.

Ten Hag is thought to be a candidate for the position along with Paris Saint-Germain manager Mauricio Pochettino. The pair have been linked with the Old Trafford post for a number of months, however, Julen Lopetegui and Luis Enrique are now thought to be two other options that United chiefs have discussed.

The Latest: Sky Sports update

Sky Sports News shared a breaking update live from TV regarding United’s managerial search on Twitter on Wednesday morning.

They revealed that Ten Hag has held ‘positive talks’, however, they added that ‘Sky Sports News have been told’ that there is no favourite for the role at this moment in time, with United wanting to speak to the other candidates.

The Verdict: Good signs

It is good to see that the club are getting a head start on their search for a new boss instead of leaving it until the end of the season.

Ten Hag, who likes to play a 4-3-3 system, has an attractive CV, averaging an impressive 2.35 points-per-game with Ajax and lifting five honours as manager.

He has clearly made a good first impression to United following talks, so it’ll be interesting to see how this one develops over the coming months.

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