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Manchester United target Erik ten Hag is likened to Sir Alex Ferguson by Steve McClaren... who claims his former FC Twente No 2's 'attention to detail and organisation' is reminiscent of the legendary boss

Manchester United target Erik ten Hag's attention to detail and organisation is reminiscent of Sir Alex Ferguson, says Steve McClaren.

Ten Hag, 52, is being heavily linked with a move to Old Trafford amid United's hunt for a new permanent manager, with interim boss Ralf Rangnick expected to shift into a director's role at the end of the season.

Along with Mauricio Pochettino, the Ajax gaffer has emerged as one of the frontrunners to replace Ole Gunnar Solskjaer - and McClaren is certainly an admirer.

The former England manager worked with Ten Hag during his first stint at FC Twente, keeping him on as assistant manager after joining the Dutch club.