Manchester United is currently evaluating Gareth Southgate as a potential replacement for Erik ten Hag, as they unveil a three-man shortlist for the managerial position.
Erik ten Hag’s possible replacement has been identified as England manager Gareth Southgate.
According to a fresh report, Gareth Southgate and two other individuals are being evaluated as Erik ten Hag’s possible replacements should he leave Old Trafford in the summer.
After United’s recent 3-1 loss to Manchester City, which left his team languishing in sixth position, 19 points behind league leaders Liverpool, Ten Hag is under extreme pressure.
Earlier this week, it was reported that United’s players are becoming “increasingly doubtful” about the Dutch manager’s future after this summer, with many believing INEOS would fire him and appoint a new one.
ESPN, on the other hand, claims that while Ten Hag’s future has not yet been decided, “options are being explored to gauge the credentials and availability of possible replacements.”
In actuality, Sir Jim Ratcliffe and his colleagues are listed as evaluating Roberto De Zerbi, Thomas Frank, and England manager Gareth Southgate.
At Brighton, De Zerbi, who is being watched by several clubs, has won over many spectators, and at United, Thomas Frank’s adoption of a data-led strategy has won over supporters.
Given his position at England and his indecision about his future after this summer’s Euros, Southgate is seen as a “outsider” for the position.
However, the article traces his background to Dan Ashworth, who is on the verge of taking over as United’s next sporting director. Ashworth was employed by the FA in the past.
ESPN has also been informed by sources that further managers and coaches are under consideration. INEOS is keen to avoid being caught off guard this summer since high-profile managers are still being connected to moves.
The future of Ten Hag has generated a lot of discussion lately. Paul Scholes, a former United midfielder, offered his brutally honest assessment of the 54-year-old’s current circumstances following their most recent loss to Manchester City.
“What we’re seeing is a million miles away from a team that should be challenging for the league,” he remarked in an interview with Optus Sport. Every season seems to be so far off.”
“I believe they [INEOS] have already made their decision,” he continued. He won’t likely be back for the upcoming season. No.
According to the interviews we’ve heard with Sir Jim, I believed the club had been the target of some hostility for the previous ten or eleven years, particularly the last two. He’s not happy with what’s happening, in my opinion.
“It wouldn’t surprise me if they are currently searching for a new manager. I’m not saying that’s the best course of action.
