Erik ten Hag is reportedly close to being sacked as Manchester United boss, according to pundit Richard Keys.
The Dutchman appeared to steer United back on track in his debut campaign having dealt with the Cristiano Ronaldo saga and getting the club back into Champions League football.
He also helped them end their six-year trophy drought in winning the Carabao Cup.
United were expected to kick on this campaign with Ten Hag heavily backed in the transfer window once again.
Erik ten Hag is coming under increasing pressure at Manchester United
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Big money was spent on Andre Onana, Mason Mount and Rasmus Hojlund while Sofyan Amrabat was brought in on loan.
Hojlund has come good in recent weeks with the Denmark international finding his feet at Old Trafford.
But United have been hit and miss throughout the year and their good run of form was abruptly ended at the weekend with a disappointing loss to Fulham.
It came just days after Sir Jim Ratcliffe was officially announced as the new United co-owner after purchasing 25 per cent of the club.
Ratcliffe's arrival at Old Trafford has prompted questions on whether he plans big changes in and around the club.
A new sporting director is top of his wishlist with Newcastle's Dan Ashworth said to be his main target.
But whether Ten Hag keeps his role as United head coach also remains to be seen.
However, Keys claims he has inside information that suggests Ten Hag will be dismissed.
He wrote on X: "All the leaks coming out of OT tell me the gaffer is Erik ten Toast. Football can be a horrible business.
Erik ten Hag wants a response from his team in the FA Cup
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"He’s had his time though - wasted a fortune & taken them nowhere. Absolutely nowhere."
The FA Cup represents United's last real chance of a trophy this season with the club 16 points adrift of Liverpool in the league.
United face off against Nottingham Forest this evening for a place in the quarter-finals and Ten Hag wants a response from his side after the loss to Fulham.
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“We were unbeaten in January and February and we lost one game. It was a poor performance and defeat, we are aware,” he said.
“We want to stay in every competition.
“We have to win tomorrow. It doesn't change our approach - that is for every game.
“I know the future. But I look at today, we work on the team development and try to win every game. We look forward to the longer term.”