Alan Shearer
Former England striker

When you look at the recruitment over the last few years, the players brought in and the amount of money spent, there hasn't been a huge improvement for the amount of money spent.

When you look at the bigger picture, from where Manchester United were two years ago to where they are now, there hasn't been an imrovement. We've seen that with a lot of the managers that have been in over the years.

Robbie Savage
Former Manchester United played on the Football Daily

I think the positive for Erik ten Hag is two trophies. He has done well bringing youth team players into the side. You have got to give him credit for that, the way Kobbie Mainoo has come into the team and seamlessly transitioned from the youth team.

If you are looking at Ten Hag's reign, he has won two cup competitions but where teams are judged on the league results, being 14th with minus goal difference is not acceptable.

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Managerial record: Played 124 Won 67 Drawn 39 Lost 19 Win percentage 54.0%

McKenna is someone who knows Old Trafford very well, having coached there from 2016-21.

He has done a remarkable job in his first managerial job at Ipswich Town, leading them from League One to the Premier League in just two-and-a-half years in charge.

An expansive brand of football saw them gain promotion with successive second-placed finishes, scoring 101 goals in League One and 92 in the Championship.

That means it is no surprise the 38-year-old from Northern Ireland is considered one of the top managerial prospects around.

He was linked with the jobs at Brighton, Manchester United and Chelsea in the summer, having spent just £4m last campaign to guide his side into the Premier League.

However, he signed a four-year deal at the Tractor Boys and would be expensive for United to prise from Ipswich.

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Manchester United winger Alejandro Garnacho has posted on his Instagram after Erik ten Hag's sacking.

He wrote: "Thank you for everything, boss.

"I will always be grateful to you for giving me the opportunity and the confidence to play for this club.

"It hasn't gone as well as we wanted, but I will remember the good times we had together and I wish you all the best in the future.

"Thank you very much Erik."

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Managerial record: Played 102 Won 71 Drawn 16 Lost 15 Win percentage 69.6%

One La Liga title in two-and-a-half years was not enough for Barcelona to offer club legend Xavi an extended stay in the dugout.

The 44-year-old did, however, keep the Catalan giants dining at football's top table during a lengthy period of financial uncertainty and upheaval, and is known for producing an attractive style of football.

The prospect of him following one-time mentor Pep Guardiola to the Premier League is an alluring one for football purists.

A chance at Old Trafford might be too good for Xavi to resist, but Spanish football expert Guillem Balague says the former midfielder has not heard from United and remains keen on a break until the summer.

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Darren Fletcher is joined by Robbie Savage and BBC Sport football reporter Simon Stone to dissect the breaking news from this morning, and look at where Manchester United go next.

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Club managerial record: Played 114 Won 29 Drawn 33 Lost 52 Win percentage 25.4%

International record: Played 102 Won 61 Drawn 24 Lost 17 Win percentage 59.8%

After eight years as England manager, taking the Three Lions to two European Championship finals, Gareth Southgate is on the market again.

The 54-year-old's only experience in club management was a three-year stint at Middlesbrough from 2006 to 2009, but after his achievements with England surely it will not be long before he returns to the game.

Manchester United were heavily linked with a move for Southgate in the summer, who has admirers within Ineos, until they backed Erik Ten Hag.

Southgate has received criticism for being too defensive, with some Manchester United fans fearing his style would not be a step forward.

Phil McNulty
BBC Sport chief football writer

Erik ten Hag’s tenure at Manchester United was given an even more unflattering appearance by the arrival of other new managers in the Premier League during his time in charge.

Ten Hag may have picked up the Carabao Cup and FA Cup in a little more than two seasons but there was no discernible identity to United.

They were chaotic and lacking in structure – almost an on-field reflection of the club as a whole.

Arne Slot has been at Liverpool a matter of months, the same applying to Enzo Maresca at Chelsea, but it is already clear what they are trying to achieve.

Slot is attempting to impose a more ordered, more solid, passing approach to the thrilling, full-on attacking style of his predecessor Jurgen Klopp, while Pep Guardiola disciple Maresca has already made Chelsea a fluent, attacking, possession-based side.

Tottenham manager Ange Postecoglou has had mixed reviews recently but it is clear he wants a high defensive line, attacking style with width and pace.

These teams have a clear identity.

Ten Hag? You could look at United for a long time and still not figure out what type of side they are, what sort of style he was trying to impose.

In the end, that lack of identity led to poor results and his inevitable dismissal today.

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Ruud van Nistelrooy's first game as Manchester United's interim boss will be in the League Cup on Wednesday against Leicester City.

They return to Premier League action on Sunday against Chelsea.

Then on Thursday, 7 November they take on Greek side PAOK in the Europa League.

Three games, three different competitions. A busy couple of weeks coming up for the new interim manager.

John Murray
BBC Radio 5 Live chief football correspondent

Ruud van Nistelrooy has got a chance here because of the relatively sparse field of potential contenders.

It wouldn't surprise me at all if van Nistelrooy had a little spell here to show what he can do in the job.

Remember, he is an appointment of the new regime - he has got that on his side.

As a former Manchester United player, the fine goalscorer he was, it'll be interesting to see.

He's the one who is in prime position at the moment.

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Guillem Balague
Spanish football journalist on BBC Radio 5 Live

Xavi doesn’t have experience abroad, apart from Qatar. It would be a leap of faith in the case of Xavi.

He will require a transformation of the squad because his style is different.

In my eyes, the solution to Manchester United is already there - Ruud van Nistelrooy.

I think Xavi doesn’t fit, in what Manchester United are looking for.

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Manchester United forward Rasmus Hojlund has posted on his Instagram story after Erik ten Hag's sacking.

He wrote: "Thanks for everything boss. Wish you all the best in the future."

Blimey, anon.

Guillem Balague
Spanish football journalist on BBC Radio 5 Live

It's not going to be easy.

Somebody with experience as first team manager is Ruud van Nistelrooy, who left PSV even though he had a three year contract because he felt he wasn't supported but they were runners up, made it into the Champions League, one of the big clubs in Holland.

The experience is there. Let's see.