Erik ten Hag ‘accepts new role at Man Utd’ after Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s shock U-turn to keep him as manager

ERIK TEN HAG has reportedly accepted a change in role after being kept on as Manchester United manager.

The Dutchman will continue at Old Trafford after club chiefs decided against sacking him.

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United are now set to open talks with Ten Hag over a new contract.

While he has also agreed to take a back seat when it comes to recruitment, according to journalist Peter Hall.

Ten Hag has had a big influence on transfers since joining the club, identifying the likes of Antony, Lisandro Martinez and Sofyan Amrabat.

He also wanted to sign Frenkie de Jong when he first joined but the midfielder chose to stay at Barcelona.

Co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe intends to implement a strict new policy when it comes to recruitment.

And that could see United focus on bringing in targets under the age of 25, with Crystal Palace pair Michael Olise and Eberechi Eze of interest.

Ratcliffe does not want any Galacticos signings and Ten Hag will only be asked what positions he would like to see improved.

The new Old Trafford chiefs will then find three candidates for that role who fit in with the model of player and team they want.

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The manager will then have the pick of one of those three.

Incoming director of football Dan Ashworth is set to oversee recruitment alongside Jason Wilcox.