Erik ten Hag has reportedly made three demands before he agrees a new contract at Manchester United after talks were opened between the Dutchman and the club.

Man United have decided to back Ten Hag having abandoned their search for a new manager, despite having sounded out potential candidates in recent weeks.

A new contract is being discussed following the completion of an end of season review.

According to The Sun, Ten Hag is expected to make three demands before he puts pen to paper on fresh terms at Old Trafford.

The 58-year-old reportedly will refuse to allow Jadon Sancho back into the first team squad unless he apologies.

Erik ten Hag will reportedly made three demands during his Man United contract talks

Sancho was loaned to Borussia Dortmund after effectively branding Ten Hag a liar last season, with the expectation he will leave this summer.

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Ten Hag will reportedly push back against attempts from technical director Jason Wilcox to dictate Manchester United's playing style.

The Dutchman, however, was claimed to have impressed the club's hierarchy for being open to Wilcox's suggestion to use Bruno Fernandes in a false 9 role in the FA Cup final win over Man City.

Another demand will reportedly be to renew the contract of forwards coach Benni McCarthy.

McCarthy last month revealed that he is out of contract in a few weeks, with the South African in limbo as the club waited to make a decision on Ten Hag's future.

The 46-year-old former Blackburn and West Ham striker has expressed a desire to stay at the club.

McCarthy has suggested he would aim to keep coaching in Europe if he does leave Old Trafford.

Ten Hag is reportedly expected to be offered a fresh contract until 2027 by Man United.

The offer would extend his initial deal, which is due to expire in 2025, for a further two years.