Erik ten Hag in 'advanced talks' over shock new job after Man Utd axe

Former boss is in advanced talks to become the next manager of . Ten Hag, 55, hasn't coached since he was following a dismal start to the season.

But the Dutchman is set to be offered the chance to return to the dugout with the reigning German champions. Leverkusen, who look certain to surrender the title to this weekend, are expected to part ways with this summer after he emerged as top target to replace the outgoing .

Although neither decision on Real's end has been confirmed, . The Spaniard led them to an , while they've only lost two Bundesliga games this term and finished an impressive sixth in the table.

That's given Madrid chiefs sufficient evidence to headhunt their ex-midfielder. Leverkusen have moved quickly to identify his successor, with Ten Hag seemingly their preferred candidate.

German outlet report that negotiations with the former United manager are already far along. Ten Hag made it clear after being sacked by the Red Devils that if he was to return to management, he'd want to start in pre-season rather than midway through the current campaign.

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The 55-year-old was axed with United languishing 14th in the table - the exact same position which they occupy now under replacement . Having been appointed in 2022, Ten Hag guided the Red Devils to domestic silverware in both of his full seasons in charge, the first of which ended their six-year trophy drought.

In a recent interview, Ten Hag revealed that he'd been focussing on ventures outside of football. The boss told the : "I don't know how my career will develop. But I'm going to try my best. Provided something comes along that suits me. There are so many other things I could do.

Would Erik ten Hag be a good appointment for Bayer Leverkusen? Have your say in the .

"Maybe in , in a new position as a manager. That's an option. And maybe something completely different. I've been working with my brothers lately. We have our own company. Or rather: they have their own company.

"But we also run a company together with our father. That's also something I love to do. I can now give that more attention and it's also a lot of fun."

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