Former Man United boss Erik ten Hag has been linked with the Borussia Dortmund role prior to Nuri Sahin's sacking

Manchester United could be handed a surprise lifeline from none other than their former boss Erik ten Hag. Ten Hag was sacked in October after a dire run of form, with an away defeat to West Ham the final straw for the Dutchman.

Man United have struggled to score goals all season, and have been reliant on the same names more often in recent weeks.

As Florian Plettenberg and Patrick Berger reported, Erik ten Hag remains a potential successor to Nuri Şahin at Borussia Dortmund. BVB are winless in their last three Bundesliga matches and could sack Şahin should the team lose to Bologna in the Champions League on Tuesday.

Erik ten Hag has been linked with the Borussia Dortmund coaching role. The ex-Manchester United coach was in the stands to watch them lose against Bayer Leverkusen.

According to Patrick Berger, former Manchester United beach coach Erik Ten Hag could replace Nuri Şahin in the Borussia Dortmund dugout by Wednesday.It has previously been reported that the Dortmund

A ccording to a report from Sky Sport journalist Florian Plettenberg, former Bayern Munich campus coach Erik ten Hag is a candidate to replace Nuri Sahin should Borussia Dortmund

In the wake of a decisive week for Borussia Dortmund. As they face an all-important Champions League game against Bologna. Where a loss will most probably mean a change of scenery in the dugout. Could a former Manchester United manager be in line to succeed Nuri Sahin?