That is what may be putting off some candidates from being very interested in the job.
Per The Sun, United's INEOS investors have not yet decided on the future of Erik ten Hag.
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Kieran McKenna, Mauricio Pochettino, Thomas Tuchel, Gareth Southgate, Thomas Frank and Graham Potter have all been mentioned.
United's hierarchy are aware of how much Ten Hag is supported by the fans, but want to take a long view of the decision.
The club's head coach must play a certain style dictated by technical director Jason Wilcox, ensure they bring in players under 25 to improve the squad's age profile, and bring through academy talent. Plus the manager cannot name players they want signed, instead positions and there will be 'no Galacticos'.