Erik ten Hag remains in talks with Manchester United with his future unresolved though Robin van Persie is being lined up as a potential coaching assistant at Old Trafford.
The news comes as United slumped to a new low, losing 1-0 at Everton on Saturday to remain on course for their worst season in Premier League history.
Steve McClaren is expected to be ten Hag's No 2 at United if he accepts the job, with his current assistant Mitchell van der Gaag also wanted as part of the backroom team. But ten Hag also has an offer from a leading Bundesliga club and has several issues he would want resolved before accepting the job.