Manchester United were forced to pay a compensation bill of £14.5 million ($18.2m) to Erik ten Hag and his coaching team following his dismissal as manager last October.

Erik ten Hag could reportedly be offered the chance to return to the dugout just four months after his Manchester United departure. Back in October, United made the decision to part ways with Ten Hag after yet another dismal start to the season. The announcement came after the Red Devils were beaten 2-1 by West Ham United at the London Stadium.

The build-up to United’s 2-1 FA Cup victory over Manchester City in May was dominated by uncertainty over Ten Hag’s future.

Raphaël Varane has said he was "surprised" by the Manchester United's hierachy's decision to offer Erik ten Hag a new contract last summer as his bond with the squad was deeply fractured by that point.

Manchester United reveal true cost of sacking Erik ten Hag in latest financial figures - The Dutchman was replaced by Ruben Amorim earlier this season as the club sought improvements on the pitch