United will have to wait for Ajax boss Tenhag to agree to coach the team, and the Dutch are reluctant to accept the terms offered by the Red Devils board immediately.
After a series of meetings with United executives in recent weeks, Tenhag has become the front-runner for next season's new manager. But Tenhag, 52, is still seeking certain assurances and continues to play the game in negotiations.
The British "Daily Mirror" said that due to the good relationship between Manchester United and Ajax, the club has determined Tenhag's compensation with the other side in advance. United do not intend to dig people directly through the destruction of the contract, but will negotiate with Ajax to determine the amount. Former Manchester United goalkeeper Van der Sar is president of Ajax, and the two sides have made a transfer deal for Van de Beek, so the negotiations are not difficult to complete.
However, Ajax is still competing with Eindhoven for the Dutch First Division and the Dutch Cup, and in view of the british media's constant mention of Manchester United's rumors at the press conference, Jafu has banned the British media from participating in Tenhag's pre-match and post-match press conference. They want the team to focus on the crucial weeks at the end of the season, completing the league and cup doubles.
At present, Ajax leads Eindhoven by 4 points in the Dutch first division and can successfully defend the title as long as there are no major accidents. The Dutch Cup final will take place on 17 April, and if Tenhag leads the team to victory, United may announce it as early as after the match.
Of course, there are two prerequisites, the first is to persuade Tenhag to agree to coach, and the second is that Ajax wants to win the championship, and if Eindhoven wins the cup, it will not be the ideal time to announce Tenhag's departure. Out of respect for Ajax, United will choose the ideal time to make an official announcement.
United have made an offer to Tenha, who has yet to accept the offer, and he is concerned about how much he will have to say in the club's rebuilding. Moreover, It is reported that Tenhag has proposed three coaches to Manchester United who he wants to take to Old Trafford, and the Red Devils have yet to finalize a deal with any of them. All this made Tenhag hesitant when accepting manchester United's offer.
Italian transfer specialist Fabrizio Romano has revealed that the other two clubs interested in Tenhag are Borussia Dortmund and Red Bull Leipzig in the Bundesliga, but United believe they have succeeded in convincing him. 'United are relaxed and confident they've been successful in their lobbying." Romano said, "Transfer buying, coaching staff and contract duration, these are the key points discussed this week. Tenhag is the lead and he is very close to coaching Manchester United."