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The longer the silence continues since Manchester United’s two high-profile meetings at the start of the week, the more likely it is that Erik ten Hag will be in charge of next Saturday’s clash against Brentford. Gary Neville has offered some fresh insight into the first of the two at Old Trafford, which he attended as part of the stadium’s redevelopment Task Force.
INEOS figures, including Sir Jim Ratcliffe and Sir Dave Brailsford, co-chairman Joel Glazer and United’s football leadership team were among those in attendance, with Ten Hag’s future reportedly on the agenda.
However, Neville has claimed that such discussions didn’t take place during the first round of talks in Manchester. He wasn’t involved in the second meeting in London a day later.
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Man Utd chiefs met at Old Trafford on Monday. (Image: Getty)
Man Utd may be hit with nine absences
Manchester United could be without nine first-team players when Brentford visit Old Trafford in the Premier League next Saturday.
Luke Shaw, Tyrell Malacia, Leny Yoro and Harry Maguire will all be absent as they continue their road to recovery.
Noussair Mazraoui is also a serious doubt after undergoing a minor procedure on Thursday, having experienced heart palpitations.
There are question marks over Mason Mount, too, after his head injury against Tottenham ruled him out of United’s following two matches.
Kobbie Mainoo, Amad and Alejandro Garnacho could also miss out, having withdrawn from international duty.
Mason Mount may be among the absences. (Image: Getty)
Jose Mourinho eyes reunion
Jose Mourinho is reportedly still eyeing a reunion with Manchester United defender Victor Lindelof at Fenerbahce.
According to Turkish outlet Sabah, Mourinho is eyeing Lindelof ahead of his contract expiry at the end of the season.
The 30-year-old is in the depths of Erik ten Hag’s pecking order and is expected to leave as a free agent.
Mourinho brought Lindelof to Old Trafford in 2017 and is said to be working on a deal with Fenerbahce sporting director Mario Branco.
Gary Neville didn’t discuss Erik ten Hag
Gary Neville has revealed that he wasn’t involved in talks about Erik ten Hag’s future at Manchester United during Monday’s meeting at Old Trafford.
The United icon was in attendance alongside Sir Jim Ratcliffe and Joel Glazer, among other high-ranking club figures.
But Neville has stressed that he was simply there through his role in the Old Trafford Redevelopment Task Force. Mayor of Greater Manchester Andy Burnham was also present.
“I’m not on the inside of it, no I’m not. I went on Monday to meet them about the regeneration side,” Neville told The Overlap.
“Not at all [did I talk about] footballing matters. Not at all. I went in with a couple of members of the regeneration task force and basically spoke about that.”
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