Manchester United are reportedly considering adding Bayern Munich assistant coach Aaron Danks to Michael Carrick's backroom staff as the club braces for continued struggles under Sir Jim Ratcliffe's ownership.
The Red Devils enter the international break 18th in the Premier League table after their worst-ever start to a season. Carrick's side secured a point in a 4-4 draw with Aston Villa on Sunday, with Patrick Dorgu scoring a 96th-minute equaliser. The result has done little to ease frustration at Old Trafford, leaving Carrick's future uncertain.
Discussions planned at Carrington
Discussions among the club's hierarchy, led by director of football Jason Wilcox, are reportedly planned this week at Carrington, with Carrick's future expected to be a key talking point. One idea to turn United's fortunes around is bringing in Danks, who is a key part of Vincent Kompany's operation in Germany, according to TEAMtalk.
Danks, 43, previously worked under Carrick at Middlesbrough and has links to the former Manchester City captain dating back to his time at Anderlecht. He later served as an assistant at Aston Villa under Dean Smith and Steven Gerrard.
Fans warned of more misery
United supporters have been told to expect further suffering under Ratcliffe, who is approaching three years since purchasing a minority stake in the club. While many fans initially saw the 74-year-old's arrival as a positive step, success has remained elusive.
An unnamed former Premier League executive told ESPN that Ratcliffe's inability to listen will leave United in difficulty for a couple more years. "I don't think Jim listens to many people. In my experience, it takes about five years for owners to learn their lessons and take some responsibility. That's when humility starts to land. Up until year three or four, they are still putting the blame on what they inherited," they said.
The comments come as protests from United fans continue over the club's direction under Ratcliffe's leadership.
