Former England manager Gareth Southgate has been linked with a move to Everton in the last few days, although he wants to join Manchester United.
Everton have started the season very poorly, and Sean Dyche could be shown the door soon. The Toffees will need to bring in a quality manager who can help them turn things around and get their season back on track. So it is hardly surprising that Gareth Southgate has been linked with them.
However, a report from Give Me Sport has claimed that the 54-year-old is keen on moving to Manchester United instead. Apparently, Southgate is ready to wait for the Manchester United job despite his links with Everton.
Manchester United have made a mediocre start to the season as well, and Erik ten Hag is under a lot of pressure. The Dutch manager could easily be shown the door if things do not improve quickly, and it will be interesting to see if the Red Devils decide to move for the former England manager.
The 54-year-old recently resigned as the manager of the England national team, and he helped the Three Lions reach the final of the European Championships twice as well as the semi-finals of the World Cup once during his tenure.
Southgate wants to join a big club
The report states that Southgate is quite ambitious, and he wants to join a big club capable of pushing for trophies. He is not keen on taking over at a club where he will have to fight the relegation battle. With that said, Everton are very close to a takeover, and the new owners might be able to attract a quality manager with their ambition. It remains to be seen of the situation develops.
Southgate knows English football well, and he could prove to be a handy appointment for the Toffees if they can get it done. It remains to be seen how the situation develops. Everton have been fighting the relegation battle over the last two seasons, and a club of their stature should be doing better.
Meanwhile, Southgate has shown his quality as the England manager, and he will know plenty of players at Manchester United and Everton from his time with the Three Lions. They could certainly warm to the idea of playing under him at club level.
