Man Utd news: Thomas Tuchel breaks silence as price tag set for Antony transfer

While Erik ten Hag faces a potentially decisive fixture against Brentford on Saturday, one of the men linked with replacing him as Manchester United boss has broken his silence on replacing the Dutchman

Thomas Tuchel was yesterday unveiled as England's new manager, signing an 18-month contract, and he was asked about United during his press conference at Wembley.

Meanwhile, Brazilian flop Antony will be allowed to leave United if a club is willing to stump up £40m and Sir Alex Ferguson has been pictured for the first time since news broke that his £2.1m ambassador role is being cut at the end of the season.

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Tuchel talks

Thomas Tuchel has explained why he chose to become the new manager of over , having been heavily linked with a move to Old Trafford.

United boss has come under huge pressure after his side made their worst ever start to a season and Tuchel had emerged as a potential replacement for the Dutchman, having previously held talks with co-owner about the job over the summer.

However, has now been , becoming just the third non-Englishman to take charge of the Three Lions. And when asked why he took the role instead of holding out for the United job,

Antony fee

Manchester United are ready to offload and are hopeful of securing £40million for the Brazilian flop.

The winger, signed from Ajax in 's first summer, has been one of the most underwhelming signings in top flight history. His , coupled with his lack of return on the pitch, makes him one of the worst buys in history.

Antony has slipped down the pecking order as patience wears thin and the club are already prepared to get him off their books despite their huge investment.

Ferguson pictured

Sir has been pictured for the first time since his contract was ended by .

The iconic figure, now 82, retired from management back in 2013 but has remained a regular at Old Trafford. He took on an ambassador role which saw him earn in excess of £2million-a-year. But at the end of the current season,

Ferguson was told in a face-to-face meeting with Ratcliffe, who has made it known that the club are trying to reduce costs and were no longer in a position to continue paying him beyond this season. Sources have since indicated that the meeting was amicable.

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