Graham Potter Emerges as Potential Replacement for Erik ten Hag at Manchester United

The pressure on Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag is mounting following a disappointing run of results, and talkSPORT has now reported that former Chelsea boss Graham Potter is in contention to replace the Dutchman should he be dismissed.

Ten Hag's tenure at Old Trafford has got off to a rocky start, with the team already exiting the Champions League and suffering seven Premier League defeats. This poor form has led to growing calls for his removal, and Potter's name has been thrown into the mix as a potential replacement.

Potter, who is currently without a club after leaving Brighton in April, is highly regarded by incoming Manchester United minority stake holder Sir Jim Ratcliffe. The British billionaire has been impressed by Potter's work at Brighton, where he has implemented an attractive and attacking style of play.

In addition to Ratcliffe's backing, Potter also has a connection with Dan Ashworth, who is a candidate for the vacant sporting director role at Manchester United. The two worked together at Brighton, and Ashworth is said to be a fan of Potter's coaching philosophy.

While there is no indication that Ten Hag is on the brink of being sacked, the club's form is clearly a concern. If results do not improve, Potter's name is likely to be in the mix when the search for a new manager begins.