Ornstein: Erik ten Hag in talks over Premier League return 12 months on from Man United sacking

Erik ten Hag has been approached over a potential Premier League return just over 12 months on from his Manchester United exit.

Indeed, the currently unemployed Dutchman has been shortlisted by Wolverhampton Wanderers chiefs after they relieved Vitor Pereira of his duties following a winless start to 2025/2026.

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The West Midlands outfit sit rock bottom of the table, having overseen two draws and eight losses in the opening 10 matches of the term. They’ve also conceded 22 goals – the most of any club across the division.

David Ornstein has confirmed this afternoon that whilst Wolves are locked in ‘advanced talks’ to bring Gary O’Neil back to Molineux in the coming days, Ten Hag is still ‘being considered’ by the key decision-makers.

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Should they opt for the former Red Devils boss, it would be his second job of the season after he was in charge of Bayer Leverkusen from May until the start of September.

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He was in the dugout for only three competitive fixtures, initially winning their DFB-Pokal opener against fourth-tier SG Sonnenhof. Leverkusen proceeded to lose their first Bundesliga game 2-1 at home to Hoffenheim and drew 3-3 to Werder Bremen a week later, which spelt the end of his short-lived reign.

Ten Hag was said to be surprised by the board’s choice to part ways with him so prematurely.

Back in October 2024, he was also let go by INEOS and would subsequently be succeeded by Ruben Amorim. United were positioned 14th when he was axed and had won only four of their opening 14 matches.

If he were to top Wolves’ managerial shortlist and land the role this week, Ten Hag would face United in a home clash on December 8.

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