According to Marcel van der Kraan, a Dutch football specialist, Erik ten Hag is "extremely thrilled" about the potential of accepting a job abroad and that he has other options accessible to him. Van der Kraan also believes that ten Hag has other alternatives available to him.

United conducted a conversation with Ajax manager Ronald Koeman earlier this week to discuss the possibility of him being the club's next permanent manager. According to a story published last week by the Manchester Evening News, Ten Hag is the favoured choice to succeed interim manager Ralf Rangnick, and additional discussions are expected to take place.

Since Ole Gunnar Solskjaer was fired from his position as manager in November, the 52-year-old Dutchman has been extensively connected to the position. A large number of United fans have voted for him to be their first choice to take over as manager at Old Trafford ahead of the new season, and he has proven to be a popular pick in that regard.

Mauricio Pochettino, the manager of Paris Saint-Germain, is also still in the running. In terms of managerial ability, United are impressed with the former Tottenham Hotspur boss, who has shown an interest in returning to the Premier League and taking the helm at Old Trafford.

And if Van der Kraan's warning is right, Pochettino may find himself back in the running for the position in the near future. In particular, given his revelation that Ten Hag has "three huge opportunities" elsewhere, it would appear that United, although having spoken with the Ajax manager, are still a long way from gaining his services.

The Dutch coach Van der Kraan told Sky Sports that Erik ten Hag had "three huge opportunities" in the coming months. "Manchester United is merely one of the clubs in this group.

"But I don't want to dampen the euphoria in England, because United may not have done all they can yet. While it is true that they have had excellent discussions with Ten Hag, they have also had positive discussions with two other prominent clubs from Europe.

"These are clubs that compete in the Champions League and have a potential to win titles in their home country if they perform well. Ten Hag has a very specific club in mind, and I believe that club is located on the European continent rather than in England. It is my understanding that Ten Hag is also quite enthusiastic about the position."