Manchester United have been in the doldrums this season and the Red Devils are on the verge of a sea change after British business magnate Ratcliffe took over 25% of the team. This change has put the position of manager Tannhäuser in jeopardy. It is reported that the Dutch manager's contract contains a "UEFA clause", which allows the club to dismiss him without paying a hefty release fee if United fail to qualify for the UEFA Europa League, which undoubtedly raises the probability of a change of manager for United this summer.
Ratcliffe is rumored to be interested in inviting former Chelsea manager Park Darling to take over, so even if Tannhäuser is still firmly in charge at the moment, it is only a stopgap measure. He is likely to face the sack at the end of the season. Another key factor in determining whether Tannhäuser stays or goes is whether United can qualify for the UEFA Europa League next season. If they fail in their bid for the top four in the Premier League, the club will not have to pay high compensation, and may not even have to pay a severance package at all, thus reducing the cost of a change of manager.
