Gareth Southgate, England’s manager, has emerged as the frontrunner in the race to replace Erik ten Hag as manager of Manchester United at the end of the season. Southgate’s odds have shortened considerably, making him the favorite ahead of a host of other high-profile names. ten Hag’s position at United has come under scrutiny following a series of poor results, including a humiliating 3-0 FA Cup defeat to Coventry City. Southgate is reportedly the preferred choice of new technical director Jason Wilcox and is said to be universally welcomed by the club hierarchy and players. His contract with the FA expires in December, meaning he could potentially leave the England setup after this summer’s European Championships. Should England perform well at the Euros, Southgate could opt to step down on a high note, paving the way for a move to Old Trafford. The former Middlesbrough manager has worked with incoming sporting director Dan Ashworth at the FA, a factor that could sway the decision in his favor. However, Graham Potter, another former Ashworth colleague, remains in contention for the role, sitting second in the betting odds. Other managers linked with the United job include Thomas Tuchel, Julian Nagelsmann, Ruben Amorim, Roberto De Zerbi, and Zinedine Zidane.
Gareth Southgate Emerges as Frontrunner for Manchester United Managerial Role
