Erik ten Hag and Thierry Henry in surprise managerial race for same job that no-one saw coming

Former Manchester United boss and Arsenal legend Thierry Henry have emerged as targets for the same managerial job.

Ten Hag is out of work following his Man United dismissal last year while Henry is also not contracted after leading France to a silver medal at the 2024 Olympics.

Ten Hag was sacked after a string of bad results and was relieved of his duties last October.

As for Henry, he signed a two-year deal to manage France's under-21s team but resigned from his position following last summer's Paris Games.

"Winning the silver medal at the Olympic Games for my country will remain one of the greatest prides of my life," he said in a statement.

"I am incredibly grateful to the federation, the players, the staff and the supporters who allowed me to live a magical experience."

Thierry Henry is believed to be Belgium's main target. Image: Getty

But Ten Hag and Henry could return to management, with both names emerging as options for the Belgium national team.

That's according to Joueurs Belges, who claims executives from the Belgium FA are 'pushing internally' for the appointment of Henry, who was an assistant coach The Red Devils during the 2018 and 2022 World Cups.

The Arsenal icon, 47, began his managerial career with AS Monaco before taking charge of MLS side Montreal Impact.

His last two managerial gigs have taken place in the international arena, with Belgium hoping to secure him as their next head coach.

Ten Hag, meanwhile, has been previously linked with a Champions League club, having never managed an international team in his managerial career.

The Dutchman made his name at Ajax before being hired by Man United.

Mark Van Bommel, who has managed PSV Eindhoven, Wolfsburg and Royal Antwerp, is also in the frame.

Per the report, a decision is expected to be made by the end of the month.