Negotiations over the Dutchman’s contract continue as United approach the appointment of Ole Gunnar Solskier’s successor, with Ten Haag expected to commit to either an initial three years plus the option of another 12 months or a four-year contract. 2026. It is understandable that Ten Haag has complied with a key request: to be allowed to make the final decision on transfers with the club’s executive because of his determination that the market mistakes that marked his nine years after Sir Alex Ferguson’s era should not be repeated. Although official confirmation should only be made after United’s game against Liverpool on Tuesday afternoon, the current Ajax coach is expected to discuss bringing his No. 2 to the Dutch team, Mitchell van der Gaag, as assistant. while Steve McClaren is also being discussed. who are part of his staff in the background continue. United want to show respect for Ajax – who lost 2-1 to PSV Eindhoven in the KNVB Cup final on Sunday – and will be in direct contact this week over Ten Hague’s release clause. Once the details of his payment are agreed, he is expected to be confirmed as the fifth United manager in less than a decade since the departure of Sir Alex Ferguson.