England Boss Gareth Southgate is set to become the new manager of surprising Premier League club. Just like that, he’s got another big job! 😱what a Comeback Pep Guardiola is in trouble for the Title Race.
Manchester United is currently in the process of evaluating potential successors for Erik ten Hag at Old Trafford, with Gareth Southgate being one of the options under consideration.
Following a challenging season for ten Hag, Sir Jim Ratcliffe, the club’s new minority owner, is looking into managerial candidates to take over from the Dutchman in the upcoming summer.
According to reports from ESPN, the club is exploring various options to assess the qualifications and availability of potential replacements.
Ratcliffe and Ineos are closely examining three managers: Gareth Southgate, Roberto De Zerbi from Brighton, and Thomas Frank from Brentford.
There is notable interest in De Zerbi, with sources mentioning attention from clubs such as Chelsea, Barcelona, and Liverpool.
While Frank has garnered admiration at Old Trafford, his success in building a high-energy team at Brentford and embracing data-driven recruitment may lead to him being overlooked.
Despite not coaching club football since his departure from Middlesbrough in 2009, Southgate remains in contention and has yet to decide on his future with England beyond Euro 2024.
Southgate’s strong professional relationship with Dan Ashworth, who is poised to become Manchester United’s sporting director, could play a significant role, given their past collaboration at the FA.
Although England’s UEFA coefficient suggests fifth place would be enough, Manchester United still needs to overcome a six-point gap with Tottenham, who have played fewer games, to secure Champions League qualification.
Reports indicate that ten Hag’s reputation remains strong in Europe, particularly in Germany, where clubs like Bayern Munich, Bayer Leverkusen, and VfB Stuttgart are reportedly interested in hiring him as manager at the end of the season.
