Erik ten Hag is on the brink of agreeing a deal to replace Xabi Alonso as manager of Bundesliga side Bayer Leverkusen.Ten Hag has been out of work since being sacked by Manchester United in October.The Dutchman has received a number of offers but opted to stay out of the game until this summer.

Bayer Leverkusen is close to defining Xabi Alonso's replacement as the team's manager. According to journalist David Ornstein, from The Athletic portal, Erik ten Hag is close to taking over the position. Journalist Florian Plettenberg, from Germany's Sky Sports, adds that the contract between the club and the coach should go until 2027.

Former Manchester United boss Erik ten Hag has reportedly reached an agreement in principle to take over at Bayer Leverkusen.