According to The Athletic’s report, the owners of Manchester United are keen on retaining manager Erik ten Hag at the Premier League club.

This news comes after a disappointing 4-3 loss to Chelsea, where United had initially been leading 3-2 until Cole Palmer scored twice in the closing moments of the match.

This defeat has dealt a blow to United’s chances of qualifying for the Champions League next season, as they currently sit in sixth place with a -1 goal difference.

Despite this setback, it is believed that INEOS, the club’s owners, are supportive of Ten Hag and the manager himself is also interested in staying at United.

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Recent discussions between Ten Hag, Sir Dave Brailsford, and Sir Jim Ratcliffe have shown a positive sense of collaboration.

While other names like Gareth Southgate, Graham Potter, and Roberto de Zerbi have been linked to the United job, the focus seems to be on retaining Ten Hag as the manager.