Erik ten Hag tipped to jump at ‘great Man Utd escape route’ with Old Trafford boss ‘at top of wanted list’

MANCHESTER UNITED manager Erik ten Hag could be offered a sensational return to Ajax after a turblent campaign at Old Trafford.

Ten Hag, 54, joined United from the Dutch giants in 2022 and enjoyed a successful maiden campaign as he won the Carabao Cup, made it to the FA Cup Final and qualified for the Champions League.

However, this season has been completely different as the Red Devils finished last in their Champions League group and have officially missed out on a top-four finish in the Premier League.

The Dutch tactician has endured a raft of injuries woes and still managed to lead the Manchester giants to back-to-back FA Cup Finals but his future is still under immense doubt.

According to transfer expert Marcel van der Kraan, there is a "great escape route" lined up for Ten Hag as he could go back to Ajax where he won six trophies in five years.

However, no potential talks will take place before the FA Cup Final against Manchester City on May 25.

Van der Kraan told the Trans Europe Express: "There is a great escape route for Manchester United and Erik ten Hag.

"Ajax have had a dreadful season - they've had three managers, they've sacked the technical director Sven Mislintat, they've sacked the CEO and brought him back… They've sacked almost everyone they can think of and it's been really dire.

"The CEO, the big man who was sacked only two weeks ago for suspected insider trading because he allegedly bought shares just before he was appointed is back on the scene as of on Friday afternoon.

"Alex Kroes, who started SEG [Sports Entertainment Group], look after Erik ten Hag, they have done for many years. This Alex Kroes is the new technical director of Ajax.

"Alex Kroes has got Erik ten Hag at the top of his wanted list. He is