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If Erik ten Hag is to be sacked, Ruud van Nistelrooy is in line to become Manchester United’s interim manager.
However, United’s hierarchy know that this is only a temporary solution and will look at more experienced managers for the permanent role.
Xabi Alonso and Julian Nagelsmann are being targetted by the club, while interest in Thomas Tuchel has been lingering since summer.
Other names like Thomas Frank and Graham Potter are also potential candidates, however no concrete interest from United has been reported.
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Gareth Southgate has commented on the possibility of replacing Ten Hag at United, after resigning as England manager in July.
Reaching two major tournament finals with the Three Lions, Southgate was certainly England’s most successful manager on paper in decades.
However, being at the helm of a nation that dub themselves the ‘Home of Football’ proved to be too pressurising for him.
When questioned on the links between him and the United job, Southgate dismissed any chance of joining the Red Devils in the near future.
“I won’t coach in the next year, for sure. I’m certain of that.”
“I need to give myself time to make good decisions, it’s an important step and I need time,” he explained.
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United may have to wait until next year to find a permanent manager, as the board are aware that appointing a top coach in the middle of the season is a tall order.
However, a summer 2025 opportunity may be too early for Southgate’s return to management.
Even as a boyhood United fan, Southgate is in no rush to take on the responsibility of being their manager.
11 years ago, some of the best managers in the world were tipped to replace Sir Alex Ferguson.
Jose Mourinho, Carlo Ancelotti and Jurgen Klopp were all linked with a move to Old Trafford before David Moyes’ appointment.
However, recently, elite managers have been scared to touch the club with a 10-foot pole.
Whether this will remain true under INEOS’s reign is yet to be seen.
Gareth Southgate plays down links with Man United job: “I won’t coach in the next year, for sure”.
“I’m certain of that. I need to give myself time to make good decisions, it’s an important step and I need time”, said at ECA via @sistoney67. pic.twitter.com/TYrGP1AlfT
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) October 10, 2024
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