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Man United 'have NOT consulted the squad about appointing Erik ten Hag as the new permanent boss' despite them preferring Mauricio Pochettino - as Dutchman edges closer to being appointed

Manchester United have reportedly not consulted the playing staff over the expected arrival of Erik ten Hag as the club's new permanent manager.

Sportsmail understands the Dutchman verbally agreed the framework of a deal on Tuesday morning after United presented him with a three-year contract that includes the option for a fourth year.

The search for a permanent successor to Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has been ongoing for almost two months, with Paris Saint-Germain's Mauricio Pochettino, Spain boss Luis Enrique and Sevilla manager Julen Lopetegui all considered.

Erik ten Hag has verbally agreed to take over Man United's next permanent manager
But reports claim the squad were not consulted about appointment of the Dutchman

But The Manchester Evening News claim United chiefs did not seek the group's opinion on the Ajax boss, with Sportsmail revealing in February the players were in favour of Pochettino taking over as manager at the end of the season.