Man Utd news: Erik ten Hag 'expecting sack' as Ivan Toney transfer asking price emerges - The Mirror

Manchester United are planning for the summer transfer window but it's unclear whether or not Erik ten Hag will be in charge of the club's new signings next season

Manchester United are approaching the end of what's largely been a wretched campaign, and the club's focus is firmly on the future.

Boss Erik ten Hag is unlikely to lead the Red Devils into the Champions League next season but could still pick up an FA Cup winners' medal, with United facing Coventry in the semi-finals next Sunday. But success at Wembley in May might not save Ten Hag's job, as new co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe and his INEOS colleagues are assessing his future.

Ratcliffe and co are also looking towards the summer transfer window, with United hoping to spend while avoiding Financial Fair Play sanctions. Targets are already being mooted and a new striker to compete with Rasmus Hojlund is high on the list of priorities.

Here's a round-up of the latest news from Old Trafford.

Ten Hag 'expects the sack'

A portion of Manchester United's squad believe that manager Erik ten Hag expects to be sacked. Despite reports claiming that the Sir Jim Ratcliffe and the rest of the United hierarchy are planning for next season with Ten Hag, the Sun say that Ten Hag has already resigned himself to being dismissed.

The fresh report adds that multiple players have noticed a change in the Dutch manager's demeanour, suggesting that he's on his way out. However, Ten Hag has publicly insisted that he has "no doubts" about his future.

Read the full story on Ten Hag here.

Toney could be just £30m

Brentford would reportedly be willing to sell Ivan Toney this summer for as low as £30million. The England international, 28, has is approaching the final year of his contract and expects to be put on the transfer market.

Sky Germany claim that a deal could be done for only £30m, with Manchester United among the sides most frequently linked. Arsenal, though, are still considered the frontrunners, having pursued a move for Toney in January while the striker was coming back from his eight-month ban for admitting to breaches of the FA's rules on betting.

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Malacia injury latest

Tyrell Malacia reportedly chose not to inform Manchester United off an issue with his knee when signing from Feyenoord in the summer of 2022. According to the Athletic, the Dutch left-back didn't discuss the soreness because he was eager to ensure that his £14million transfer didn't fall through.

Malacia, 24, hasn't made a single appearance this season and is currently training abroad, having undergone two rounds of surgery, one of which was in the Netherlands against United's advice.

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