The Red Devils have secured just three wins in 11 matches across all competitions, leading to growing speculation about his future at the club.
Despite the poor form, Ten Hag remains in charge for now. The decision-makers at Old Trafford, including Sir Jim Ratcliffe, have opted not to sack the Dutchman during the October international break. Ten Hag will lead the team when they face Brentford on October 19.
Meanwhile, one potential candidate for the Manchester United job, Gareth Southgate, has ruled himself out of contention.
Southgate, the former England manager, made it clear that he has no immediate plans to return to coaching.
"I won’t coach in the next year, for sure," he said at the European Club Association general assembly. "I need to give myself time to make good decisions. When you come out of a really big role, you need to give your body time, you need to give your mind time."
Southgate had been linked with the Manchester United job but confirmed he is taking a break from management following his departure from the England team after the European Championship.
This leaves Manchester United with limited options should they decide to part ways with Ten Hag.
Inter Milan's Simone Inzaghi is reportedly content with his current role and is unlikely to pursue a move to Old Trafford.
However, Thomas Tuchel, currently managing Bayern Munich, is seen as a strong candidate if the position becomes available. Reports suggest Ratcliffe is a fan of the former Chelsea boss, having met with him over the summer.
If Manchester United do decide to sack Ten Hag, it could cost the club a substantial £16 million in severance pay, as the one-year extension to his contract did not lower his payout.
In the interim, former Red Devils striker Ruud van Nistelrooy is being considered as a possible caretaker manager. With tensions rising, the next few months could prove decisive for Manchester United's leadership.
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