ERIK ten Hag should bring Steve McClaren back to Manchester United with him, according to former star Luke Chadwick.

McClaren worked under Sir Alex Ferguson and was part of the backroom team duringthe Treble-winning season in 1998/1999.

Chadwick, who spent five years at United until 2004, told Caught Offside: “Steve was at Manchester United when I was there, and he was a fantastic coach,

"He was at the club for one of the most successful periods, he knows the club well and worked under Sir Alex Ferguson for that Treble-winning season.

"He’s a guy with great experience, he’s worked abroad as well with Ten Hag at Twente, and he was at United in a really successful time, so he’s someone who could be ideal to support the new manager."

Ten Hag is said to have a verbal agreement already to join United in four-year deal.

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The Dutchman, 52, impressed during interviews with the club – and is said to have heavily criticised the current set-up and stressed the need for a major overhaul.

Chadwick believes McClaren could be the man to help Ten Hag as he rebuilds a squad languishing in seventh place and facing a five-year stretch with out a trophy.

The former Reds winger, 41, added: "The manager will be the main man, of course, and he’ll be judged on results.

"But hopefully he’ll be able to bring his own environment and culture to the club and help improve these failing players.

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"McClaren makes sense as someone who could be a good link between the manager and the players.”

United face Norwich on Saturday afternoon as they try to cling on in the battle for fourth place.

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