Ten Hag sacked

Erik ten Hag was removed from his post on 28 October 2024 after roughly two-and-a-half years at Old Trafford; his spell included winning the Carabao Cup in 2023 and the FA Cup in 2024. (manutd.com) United had formally extended Ten Hag’s deal in July 2024 — the club triggered a one‑year option that kept him under contract until June 2026. (manutd.com) Following his exit, former United striker Ruud van Nistelrooy was placed in temporary charge as the club appointed an interim head coach while it began a permanent recruitment process. (premierleague.com) Manchester United has opened a formal squad audit that will scrutinise transfer targets, existing contracts and positional depth as INEOS prepares a major summer rebuild, according to reporting published on March 30, 2026. (nytimes.com) That audit flags a cluster of first‑team deals that expire in 2026 — including Casemiro and Bruno Fernandes — which will be central to decisions on sales, renewals or replacement signings. (spotrac.com) Sporting control and the audit process are being driven by INEOS’s football leadership and the club’s technical director, Jason Wilcox, who has been publicly identified as setting the club’s game model and influencing recruitment. (espn.com) Public reporting indicates INEOS is weighing a significant summer spend to reshape the squad, but the owner’s wider financial constraints and reported cost‑cutting measures introduce limits that the audit will factor into transfer strategy. (unitedinfocus.com)