Pressure continues to mount on Erik Ten Hag at Manchester United. The Dutchman’s future is in doubt, as United’s new footballing department assesses the pros and cons of keeping the former Ajax boss. HITC has previously revealed that whilst Sir Jim Ratcliffe remains a big fan of Ten Hag and fully appreciates many aspects of his management, including his ability to bring through youth players – a pillar of the way United want to work going forward. However, it was always a caveat stipulated to Ten Hag during talks that the club’s form would have a major bearing on whether he had a future at...…Pressure continues to mount on Erik Ten Hag at Manchester United. The Dutchman’s future is in doubt, as United’s new footballing department assesses the pros and cons of keeping the former Ajax boss. HITC has previously revealed that whilst Sir Jim Ratcliffe remains a big fan of Ten Hag and fully appreciates many aspects of his management, including his ability to bring through youth players – a pillar of the way United want to work going forward. However, it was always a caveat stipulated to Ten Hag during talks that the club’s form would have a major bearing on whether he had a future at...WW…

With Oliver Glasner’s impact ensuring that Crystal Palace can now look back with pity on those rolling around in the relegation mire, focus can now turn to what could be a busy first summer in the Selhurst Park dugout for the Austrian boss. HITC understands that Glasner has informed Crystal Palace to keep tabs on Rapid Vienna duo Leo Querfeld and Matthias Seidl, the former a talented, ball-playing centre-half and the latter a clever, creative attacking midfielder. And with Marc Guehi expected to be a man in high demand – Manchester United and Liverpool are just two of the clubs in the...…With Oliver Glasner’s impact ensuring that Crystal Palace can now look back with pity on those rolling around in the relegation mire, focus can now turn to what could be a busy first summer in the Selhurst Park dugout for the Austrian boss. HITC understands that Glasner has informed Crystal Palace to keep tabs on Rapid Vienna duo Leo Querfeld and Matthias Seidl, the former a talented, ball-playing centre-half and the latter a clever, creative attacking midfielder. And with Marc Guehi expected to be a man in high demand – Manchester United and Liverpool are just two of the clubs in the...WW…

Wolves might not be quite so reliant upon the Portuguese market these days. But, still, when a player of this talent and potential shows himself over in Iberia, you can usually expect the men from Molineux to be front and centre. Back in January, the agent of a speedy, skilful Portugal Under 21 international admitted that Wolverhampton Wanderers were one of a number of clubs who ‘contacted me’ to enquire about the availability of Rodrigo Gomes. “(Wolves are) showing interest in Rodrigo,” Marcelo Cipriano said. But I believe it’s no surprise considering the excellent season he is having.” “I...…Wolves might not be quite so reliant upon the Portuguese market these days. But, still, when a player of this talent and potential shows himself over in Iberia, you can usually expect the men from Molineux to be front and centre. Back in January, the agent of a speedy, skilful Portugal Under 21 international admitted that Wolverhampton Wanderers were one of a number of clubs who ‘contacted me’ to enquire about the availability of Rodrigo Gomes. “(Wolves are) showing interest in Rodrigo,” Marcelo Cipriano said. But I believe it’s no surprise considering the excellent season he is having.” “I...WW…

With Arne Slot’s appointment as Liverpool’s new head coach all-but confirmed, talk is already turning to what the Dutchman’s arrival could mean for a couple of Jurgen Klopp’s most trusted lieutenants. Are Liverpool ripe for an overhaul? Of a shift away from those modern-day legends, and towards a new squad and a new cast of heroes? Or should Arne Slot beware the cautionary tale that was Manchester United in the post-Sir Alex Ferguson era, the Red Devils shipping out their most experienced players and ending up with a squad lacking in leaders and personality? The future of Virgil van Dijk,...…With Arne Slot’s appointment as Liverpool’s new head coach all-but confirmed, talk is already turning to what the Dutchman’s arrival could mean for a couple of Jurgen Klopp’s most trusted lieutenants. Are Liverpool ripe for an overhaul? Of a shift away from those modern-day legends, and towards a new squad and a new cast of heroes? Or should Arne Slot beware the cautionary tale that was Manchester United in the post-Sir Alex Ferguson era, the Red Devils shipping out their most experienced players and ending up with a squad lacking in leaders and personality? The future of Virgil van Dijk,...WW…

Chelsea’s transfer recruitment has taken hits left, right and centre during these past few years. A strong focus on young talent has resulted in the team finishing in the bottom half of the Premier League table and now at risk of missing out on Europe again.  On Saturday evening, Chelsea showed why this young, inexperienced and highly-criticised team needs some leaders, experience and know-how around them. The under-fire Mauricio Pochettino watched his side record a 2-2 draw at fourth-placed Aston Villa – they beat the same team at Villa Park earlier in the year. The London club might...…Chelsea’s transfer recruitment has taken hits left, right and centre during these past few years. A strong focus on young talent has resulted in the team finishing in the bottom half of the Premier League table and now at risk of missing out on Europe again.  On Saturday evening, Chelsea showed why this young, inexperienced and highly-criticised team needs some leaders, experience and know-how around them. The under-fire Mauricio Pochettino watched his side record a 2-2 draw at fourth-placed Aston Villa – they beat the same team at Villa Park earlier in the year. The London club might...WW…