Manchester United are searching for a new head coach following the dismissal of Ruben Amorim. The club are now looking at long-term options as they plan their next step.
Amorim was sacked after a 14 month spell at Old Trafford. His exit followed growing doubts over direction and control, which intensified after the 1–1 draw with Leeds.
United later confirmed his departure in an official statement. The club are now preparing to appoint their seventh permanent manager since Sir Alex Ferguson retired in 2013.
INEOS and Sir Jim Ratcliffe are overseeing the procedure to hire the next manager. Also, there are reports that United might wait till the summer to start fresh with the next boss.
Now, there are many names circulating about the next man to take up the United job. However, there is one stands out as he has a good relationship with Sir Jim Ratcliffe.
So, it will be a surprise if Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s favourite candidate becomes the next head coach of Manchester United.
That is why Gareth Southgate is one name under serious consideration to become the best United boss next summer.
According to The Sun, Southgate informed United that he would require time and patience if he were to take the role.
Southgate reportedly want assurances over a long term project. The report claims he would seek a four year commitment to rebuild the squad and structure.
There are concerns that the board may expect quicker results. The former England manager has been out of work since stepping down after Euro 2024.
Southgate has been linked with United before and he is a lifelong United supporter. However, he is not the only option as United are dicussion other options.
United are monitoring Oliver Glasner and Fabian Hurzeler internally. Other high profile names have surfaced as well. Those include Zinedine Zidane and Xavi Hernandez.
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