Erik ten Hag’s Man Utd assistant could be poached by European giants… just weeks after losing another key coach

MANCHESTER UNITED boss Erik ten Hag’s assistant Mitchell van der Gaag is in the frame for the vacant manager’s job at their former club Ajax.

The Dutch giants have had a disastrous season and want a coach who can take over long term.

GettyErik ten Hag could lose his Manchester United assistant manager[/caption] GettyMitchell van der Gaag is wanted by former club Ajax to become their next manager[/caption]

John van ’t Schip is interim boss until the end of the season but not likely to get the job.