Manchester United will have to pay more than £15 million to sack manager Erik ten Hag, the Mirror has reported.
The Dutchman’s job is considered safe for now, but he is under pressure after a poor start to the season.
United’s 3-1 defeat at Manchester City in the derby last Sunday was their fifth defeat in 10 games.
The Red Devils are clinging to their chance of qualifying from their Champions League group despite losing two of their first three games.
Ten Hag’s long-term future is already in serious doubt with the prospect of Sir Jim Ratcliffe taking over the club’s football operations.
Ten Hag’s contract runs until the summer of 2025 and earns him £9m a year. United need to pay guaranteed wages, and that’s before considering the cost of severing ties with backroom staff.
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