Ten Hag set for sit-down meeting with Ineos amid Potter to Man Utd talks

Erik ten Hag is of the belief he'll have time to show new figures within the Manchester United boardroom that he is worth keeping around.

Sir Jim Ratcliffe's 25 percent stake in the club is expected to be confirmed in the coming days and the British billionaire will take control of football operations, meaning Ten Hag's job is under even more scrutiny. However, the United boss is expected to make clear to the new hierarchy how he plans a clearout of the deadwood within the current crop of misfiring Old Trafford stars.

There has been significant speculation surrounding Ten Hag's long-term future at the club after a dismal start to the season. United have won just 12 of the 24 games they have contested in every competition, leading to calls for the Dutchman to be sacked from his role in the Old Trafford hot-seat.

The fixture list has hardly taken pity on Ten Hag, with a tricky trip to fierce rivals Liverpool next up on Sunday. The United boss will be well aware that a performance similar to last season's 7-0 defeat could be enough to cost him his job.

Ten Hag's full focus will be on Anfield, but the rumours suggesting that ex-Brighton and Chelsea boss Graham Potter has been sounded out as a potential replacement by Ratcliffe could prove distracting. The Sun has claims that it is more likely that Ten Hag's direct line of communication comes with director of sport Dave Brailsford, rather than Ratcliffe himself for the time being.

Amid all of the rumours regarding Ten Hag's future, it is believed he has the backing of those above him. The ex-Ajax boss is keen to part ways with a number of players in a bid to freshen up his options at Old Trafford.

Anthony Martial, Raphael Varane, Casemiro and Jadon Sancho are just four players the