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Ex-Man Utd boss Ten Hag approached over return to former club

Erik ten Hag has been approached regarding a shock return to one of his former clubs. The ex-Manchester United boss finds himself out of work again after seeing his spell at Bayer Leverkusen cut brutally short. The Dutch tactician is mulling over what to do next, with one invitation having already been received that would have taken him back to his homeland.

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Ten Hag hiring an 'annoying mistake' admits Leverkusen chief

Bayer Leverkusen managing director Fernando Carro admitted the club made a mistake in hiring Erik ten Hag, but claims they reacted in a timely manner by sacking the Dutch coach after just two matches. That was followed by the appointment of former Denmark national team manager Kasper Hjulmand, who guided Leverkusen to a 3-1 win against Eintracht Frankfurt in his first game in charge.

Ten Hag replacement expects tough job rebuilding Leverkusen

Kasper Hjulmand vowed patience and hard work to rebuild Bayer Leverkusen after Erik ten Hag’s stint, insisting he won’t “destroy” his players.

Leverkusen confirm replacement for sacked Ten Hag

Bayer Leverkusen have finally appointed a successor to Erik ten Hag, as ex-Tottenham boss Ange Postecoglou misses out on the job.

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Leverkusen rule out Mourinho & Xavi with ex-BVB boss top of the list

Bayer Leverkusen have reportedly shortlisted ex-Borussia Dortmund manager Marco Rose as their managerial candidate after sacking Erik ten Hag.

Sterling faces ‘far from luxurious’ future in Chelsea bomb squad

Raheem Sterling snubbed summer moves to Juventus and Bayer Leverkusen and now faces a “far from luxurious” future at Chelsea.

Leverkusen chief aims dig at Ten Hag with 'good atmosphere' claim

Bayer Leverkusen chief Simon Rolfes appeared to indicate there are no regrets over Erik ten Hag's sacking, saying a "good atmosphere" has returned.

Tottenham Hotspur FC v Brighton & Hove Albion FC - Premier League

Postecoglou eyed by Bayer Leverkusen & Fenerbahce

Ange Postecoglou is an option for both Bayer Leverkusen and Fenerbahce after the departures of Erik ten Hag and Jose Mourinho respectively.

Real Madrid legend on list of Ten Hag replacements

Real Madrid legend Raul is among Bayer Leverkusen’s options to replace Erik ten Hag after the German side sacked the Dutch coach this week.

Berta hailed for putting special clause in Hincapie deal

Arsenal sporting director Andrea Berta has been lauded for his 'ingenuity' after masterminding the signing of Piero Hincapie from Bayer Leverkusen, using a special clause in the deal to navigate several financial challenges.

Revealed: Ten Hag gets big pay day after Leverkusen sacking

Erik ten Hag’s spell at Bayer Leverkusen has cost the club almost €6 million in severance after he was sacked after just two Bundesliga games.

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'Complete surprise' - Ten Hag breaks silence on shock Leverkusen sacking

Erik ten Hag has aired his “complete surprise” at being sacked by Bayer Leverkusen, with the ex-Manchester United boss lasting just two league games.

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Arsenal sign Hincapie from Leverkusen

Arsenal have completed the signing of defender Piero Hincapie from Bayer Leverkusen.

Manchester City v Tottenham Hotspur - Premier League

Man City can't trigger loan recall to cover Cherki injury

Manchester City are set to be without summer signing Rayan Cherki until November and Claudio Echeverri would offer ideal cover if he wasn't already on loan.

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West Ham eye last-gasp Boniface bid

West Ham have made a deadline day move for Bayer Leverkusen forward Victor Boniface with Werder Bremen vying for him too.

Ten Hag's replacement? Leverkusen already in talks with ex-BVB boss

Bayer Leverkusen have approached ex-Borussia Dortmund coach Edin Terzic to replace Erik ten Hag after making Bundesliga history by sacking the latter.

Ten Hag sacking ends awful week for ex-Man Utd bosses

Three former Red Devils coaches have now been fired in the space of a few days amid what was another wild week around the continent

Ten Hag SACKED by Leverkusen after just two Bundesliga games

Former Manchester United boss Erik ten Hag has been sacked by Bayer Leverkusen after the team's shocking Bundesliga collapse against ten-man Werder Bremen. Ten Hag has been dismissed after just two Bundesliga games and 62 days in charge of the German side, who were held to a 3-3 draw after blowing a two-goal lead against Bremen on Saturday.

Ten Hag's Leverkusen 'playing rock, paper, scissors', says captain

Bayer Leverkusen captain Robert Andrich launched a stinging criticism of the team's poor Bundesliga start, with coach Erik ten Hag subsequently fired.

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Americans abroad: Pulisic, Sargent, Tillman, Wright all score

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Ten Hag could be SACKED by Leverkusen two games into season

Erik ten Hag’s future at Bayer Leverkusen is already hanging by a thread just two games into the new Bundesliga season. The Dutchman has come in for huge internal criticism after a shaky start, with the club refusing to publicly back him. The former Manchester United boss could be out of a job again as early as next week.

Hincapie travels to London without Leverkusen's permission

Piero Hincapie has travelled to London as he looks to push through a move to Arsenal, despite Bayer Leverkusen not granting him full permission to undergo a medical. The 23-year-old defender has made clear his wish to leave the Bundesliga giants, with the Gunners closing in on a deal that includes a season-long loan and an option to buy next summer.

WATCH: USMNT star Tillman scores on Leverkusen debut

Tillman bagged Leverkusen's second to mark his first start for his new club in style after leaving Dutch champions PSV

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Arsenal agree loan with €52m option to buy for Hincapie

Arsenal have reached an agreement with Bayer Leverkusen to sign Piero Hincapie on a season-long loan with a €52m (£45m/$61m) option-to-buy clause.

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