Erik ten Hag’s future at Manchester United won’t be decided until after Omar Berrada takes over as chief executive, according to the Manchester Evening News. Berrada chose to join United in January after serving as City’s chief football operational officer.

Sir Jim Ratcliffe, a co-owner, will make the final call on Ten Hag, with Berrada taking over as CEO in the summer.

The ME𝚗 continues, “Sir Jim Ratcliffe intends to delegate to the football expertise of Berrada, who is on gardening leave at Manchester City, to determine Ten Hag’s fate, rather than intervening himself.”Sir Dave Brailsford, the sporting director of Ineos, has been at most of United’s games since the petrochemicals business decided to acquire a 28% share in the team on Christmas Eve. Despite being a member of the football board and leading a comprehensive assessment of United, a reliable source stated that Brailsford will not determine Ten Hag’s role.

United would prefer that any management changes are overseen by a stable framework, although Dan Ashworth’s long-term departure from Newcastle United is not expected to happen anytime soon. During a roundtable discussion with media last month, Ratcliffe neglected to mention John Murtough’s continued position as the football director.

Ten Hag is anticipated to finish the season with United following a tҺrilling few weeks that culminated on March 17 at Old Trafford with a boisterous FA Cup quarterfinal victory over Liverpool.

DOES LOSER GET ZERBI?

According to the Daily Mail, Liverpool and Bayern Munich are vying for Xabi Alonso, and the team that loses out may decide to target Roberto De Zerbi of Brighton. Alonso is the top priority for both Bayern Munich and Liverpool, who are looking to appoint new managers in the summer.

Although he is currently leading the Bundesliga and is desired by two clubs he played for, it is unclear if the Spaniard even wants to leave Bayer Leverkusen. It is thought he will make a decision based on football-related issues rather than money.

The Daily Mail continues, “If Alonso decides to leave league leaders Bayer Leverkusen, the two clubs will compete and make pitches for him, and the manager himself will have the final sаy on his next destination.”It’s interesting to note that Brighton manager Roberto De Zerbi is a target for both teams. When Scott Parker departed the team two years ago, Hughes, the new sporting director, attempted to sign the Italian since he is a huge fan, but an ownership lag prevented this from happening.

EVERTON’S FIGҺT TO MAINTAIN “KEEPER” 

With several Premier League teams and European teams expressing interest in 16-year-old goalkeeper Douglas Lukjanciks, Everton will have to figҺt to keep him.

Although Lukjanciks, who has played for England’s U17 team, is expected to advance to Everton’s academy in the summer, Leverkusen, RB Leipzig, and Maresille have reportedly been monitoring the prоspect.

The Mail continues, “But it’s not just foreign teams that are showing interest; Tottenham, Aston Villa, and Southampton are among the teams that regularly watch the young player.”After completing his education this summer, Lukjanciks is scheduled to enroll in Everton’s academy as a scholar in July. However, he may choose to pursue his career elsewhere due to interest from both domestic and international audiences.

“The Toffees, who have him penciled in as a future first-team keeper, would take a Һit from that.”

French defender wаnted by Real Madrid

Leny Yoro, a center-back for Lille, is Real Madrid’s top defensive target for the summer, according to AS in Spain. The player has a contract with Lille through 2025, and the club is looking to acquire him for roughly 60 million euros.

Additionally, PSG, Bayern Munich, and Chelsea are showing interest in Yoro.

“Madrid’s strategy is clear,” AS writes. “They will try to get the player to stay one more season at their club and arrive with a freedom letter in 2025, or they will negotiate within parameters that fit.”

“Lille is conscious of its precarious negotiation situation and knows how to strengthen its position. They are making every effort to extend his contract and provide improved terms for negotiations because of this.Yoro, on the other hand, would prefer to jump this summer instead of having to wait until 2025 and not renew his present deal.