The other major reason to delay a decision is because a number of potential candidates who are currently in jobs will become available. A Europa League winner at Eintracht Frankfurt, he won Palace the first silverware in their history when they beat Manchester City in last season's FA Cup final. The eight defeats in that sequence include an embarrassing FA Cup loss at National League North outfit Macclesfield. England boss Thomas Tuchel spoke to United before and after the 2024 FA Cup final as the club deliberated about Erik ten Hag's future. United have also long been linked with Mauricio Pochettino, who is in charge of the US national side.

Source: BBC February 05, 2026 22:43 UTC