'I'm not done yet!': Erik ten Hag expects to stay put at Manchester United, despite the world thinking he is toast

Erik ten Hag has urged Manchester United to install an executive team that can deliver his transfer targets this summer, sending a clear message that he expects to stay as manager.

It's understood that Ineos remain undecided over Ten Hag's position at Old Trafford, but acknowledge he has been let down by a failing system at the club.

While Ten Hag privately accepts there are no guarantees over the future for him and his coaching staff until new director of football Dan Ashworth takes over, the Dutchman is under the impression that he will keep his job.

Ten Hag certainly sounded like a man planning for the long-term on Friday when he claimed to have a 'perfect' working relationship with Ineos, and called on them to put a new hierarchy in place as soon as possible.

Confirmation this week of the departure of United's football director John Murtough, a key ally of Ten Hag who helped bring him to Old Trafford two years ago, has removed another link in the chain of command.

United have lined up Ashworth to replace Murtough and are hoping to agree compensation with Newcastle by the start of next month. They are also optimistic of concluding talks with Southampton over taking Jason Wilcox as technical director, but chief executive Omar Berrada will not be in position until the summer.

While it's realistic to assume that all three men are already having some degree of input, Ten Hag wants the team to be fully operational to oversee United's transfer business.

'The plan is ready but we have to execute,' he said. 'I trust the new ownership will work as quickly as possible and bring new good structures, and they can execute.

'Of course, I miss his (Murtough's) support. He has moved on, and we worked very good together. I think it's very