Breaking news: Manchester United Ralf Ragnick successor ,Ten Hag reveals starting 11 if he finally becomes Manchester United coach ,here is the starting 11 .

 

Erik ten Hag is now on Manchester 

United's managerial shortlist as they look

 for a replacement for Ralf Rangnick. In 

recent years, the Dutchman has performed

 admirably for Ajax,

helping them reclaim

 their place among Europe's top. So Express 

Sport will examine how the Red Devils

 may line up if they sign the 52-year-

old and spend big on players like Antony

, Declan Rice, and Manuel Akanji.

Goalkeeper: De Gea

Dean Henderson was expected to be 

United’s No 1 at the start of the season.

However, after he missed the early weeks

 of the campaign due to Covid, he’s struggled

 for regular action.

And that’s because David De Gea is finally

 back to his best.

The Spain international has been a shining

 light this term, resembling the world-class

 asset he was during Louis van Gaal and 

Jose Mourinho’s spells in charge.

Defence: Wan-Bissaka, 

Varane, Akanji, Shaw

Aaron Wan-Bissaka has endured a tough

 season so far, like many other United players.

However, given he’s usually solid defensively

, he could be Ten Hag’s first-choice right

-back over Diogo Dalot if he can improve

 the attacking side of his game.

Likewise Luke Shaw, who is perhaps the 

better pick at left-back over Alex Telles 

despite his lack of consistency.

With Harry Maguire struggling, United 

have been tipped to pursue Borussia Dortmund’s

 Manuel Akanji.

So, if they’re able to snap him up, he’ll

 likely partner Raphael Varane at centre-back.

Midfield: Rice, Van de 

Beek, Fernandes

Ten Hag likes to play a 4-2-3-1 formation

 at Ajax.

And, given he previously managed 

Donny van de Beek over in Amsterdam

, it’s possible the midfielder will get a 

chance to show what he’s capable of.

Paul Pogba should depart on a free transfer

 and United can use money saved on 

his big wages to go towards the possible

 acquisition of Declan Rice.

He’s their top target and West Ham 

may find themselves forced to cash in 

if the big teams come calling.

Playing ahead of Rice and Van de Beek 

would be Bruno Fernandes, who is a 

good player for United’s next manager

 to inherit.

Forwards: Antony, Ronaldo, 

Sancho

Ten Hag has previously hailed Cristiano

 Ronaldo.

So, amid news he’s decided to stay 

at United, it’s likely he’d start up top 

as their attacking spearhead.

Jadon Sancho has dazzled since Rangnick 

took charge and the former Borussia 

Dortmund star would go on the left.

Then, on the right, Antony would 

be a good option.

Ten Hag manages the Brazilian at Ajax

 and a reunion at Old Trafford could 

possibly appeal to all parties.

Stam’s Ten Hag warning

Speaking recently, former United star 

Jaap Stam sent a warning over a potential

 Ten Hag appointment by saying: “

Ten Hag is doing very well at Ajax; he 

makes the team a difficult opponent for 

everyone in Europe and Holland.

“He is very good at showing the players

 what to do and also at improving 

individual players.

“At Ajax, he obviously has the finances

 to grow the team with young players.

“For him, Man United would be another

 thing compared to what he is experiencing

 in Holland.

“He has to take this step forward 

in his career.”