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Erik ten Hag has urged Manchester United to install an executive team that can deliver his transfer targets this summer, sending a clear message that he expects to stay as manager.
It's understood that Ineos remain undecided over Ten Hag's position at Old Trafford, but acknowledge he has been let down by a failing system at the club.
While Ten Hag privately accepts there are no guarantees over the future for him and his coaching staff until new director of football Dan Ashworth takes over, the Dutchman is under the impression that he will keep his job.
Ten Hag certainly sounded like a man planning for the long-term on Friday when he claimed to have a 'perfect' working relationship with Ineos, and called on them to put a new hierarchy in place as soon as possible.
Confirmation this week of the departure of United's football director John Murtough, a key ally of Ten Hag who helped bring him to Old Trafford two years ago, has removed another link in the chain of command.
Man United manager Erik ten Hag has said he has a 'perfect' relationship with owners INEOS
The Dutchman urged his bosses to quickly appoint a replacement for director John Murtough
United have lined up Ashworth to replace Murtough and are hoping to agree compensation with Newcastle by the start of next month. They are also optimistic of concluding talks with Southampton over
