Manchester United have reportedly decided to sack Erik ten Hag regardless of the outcome of Saturday’s FA Cup final.

The Dutch coach has endured a difficult second season at Old Trafford, finishing eighth in the Premier League – the club’s lowest finish since 1990 – and falling short in the Champions League and Carabao Cup.

While they have made the FA Cup showpiece at Wembley, they begin as underdogs against rivals Manchester City.

According to The Guardian, United co-owners Sir Jim Ratcliffe and Ineos have decided to dispense with Ten Hag even if they upset the odds and beat City.

Thomas Tuchel, Mauricio Pochettino, Kieran McKenna, Thomas Frank and Graham Potter will reportedly be considered as a replacement for Ten Hag.

The move would represent the most decisive since Ratcliffe and Ineos completed their purchase of a 27.7 per cent stake from the Glazer family last December, taking over control of football operations.