The former Manchester United center-back has not shied away from discussing Erik ten Hag's tenure at the club, suggesting that the Dutchman is likely to be replaced as head coach during the upcoming summer.
In a bold assertion, Rio Ferdinand has asserted that Mikel Arteta would unquestionably depart Arsenal to assume the managerial role at Manchester United if given the opportunity.
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Ten Hag's Uncertain Future at Old Trafford
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Following a defeat against Fulham over the weekend, Manchester United finds themselves trailing Aston Villa by eight points in fourth place, and a significant 14 points behind Arsenal, who are mounting a challenge for the Premier League title.
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Arteta honed his managerial skills within the ranks of Pep Guardiola's coaching staff at Manchester City before assuming his first managerial position at Arsenal in 2019.
Despite this, Ferdinand contends that Arteta would not hesitate to leave London for Manchester if presented with the opportunity.
Arteta May Join United - Rio Ferdinand
Speaking on his FIVE Youtube channel, Ferdinand claimed: "Arteta would leave Arsenal to join Man United, 100 per cent.
"No one is saying it's happening but if Man United in a wild dream said, 'do you know what, Erik ten Hag, thank you' or Erik ten Hag has been poached by Bayern Munich, and he goes there, and then Man United say top of the list is Arteta.
"Arteta is going in and saying to the lads, 'listen guys, it's been emotional but I've got to move, I've got to go,' he added.