Matthijs de Ligt has sent an indirect message to the Manchester United hierarchy amid uncertainty about Erik ten Hag's status as manager. De Ligt reunited with Ten Hag at Old Trafford in the summer and appears to have made it clear that he would prefer to continue working with the Dutchman.

Erik ten Hag has remained defiant amid questions over the sack at Manchester United with a long-time friend urging him to walk away from the job back in the summer