ERIK TEN HAG is reportedly one of the main candidates to replace Francesco Farioli at Ajax.
The Dutchman has been out of work since leaving in October.
But he could now make a return to football with a former club.
According to Dutch outlet De Telegraaf this week, is one of the “main”;; candidates to replace Farioli as manager.
The Eredivisie giants have already held talks with him and one other contender.
Go Ahead Eagles manager Paul Simonis is the other person in the frame.
The managerial search comes following the on Monday.
following a huge end-of-season collapse which saw PSV win it by a point.
The Amsterdam-based club had led the table by nine points with five games to go, but went on to lose three and draw two.
Announcing his exit, Farioli said: “The management and I have the same goals for the future of Ajax, but we have different visions and timeframes about the way we should work and operate to achieve those goals.
“Given these differences in the principles and foundations of the project, I feel deep in my heart that this is the best moment to part ways.”;;
In the wake of his departure, Ten Hag could make a triumphant return to Ajax.
The manager in 2022 after winning three league titles, two KNVB Cups and the Johan Cruyff Shield.
However, his time at Old Trafford lasted just over two years.
with United in the bottom half of the table.
During his time in Manchester, he won the Carabao Cup and the FA Cup.
The Red Devils arguably find themselves in a worse position now and currently sit 16th in the league.
However, they still have the chance to win a trophy when they face in the final on Wednesday.
