Manchester United have been linked with Gareth Southgate and Thomas Tuchel as potential replacements for Erik ten Hag.
They have had a disappointing start to the Premier League campaign and the Dutch manager is under a lot of pressure. He could be shown the door soon if the results do not improve quickly. According to Football Insider, Manchester United are keeping tabs on the former England international manager and the former Chelsea manager as well.
Both Southgate and Tuchel are currently available and it will be interesting to see if the Red Devils decide to make a move for them. Southgate resigned from his position as the England national team manager back in July and Tuchel is currently out of a job since leaving Bayern Munich.
The 54-year-old has done an impressive job with England over the years and he has helped them reach the final of the Euros twice and the semifinals of the World Cup as well. it will be interesting to see if Manchester United are willing to hand him the responsibility in the coming weeks. The opportunity to manage one of the biggest clubs in the world will be quite exciting for Southgate and he will certainly be tempted to take the job.
Thomas Tuchel would be a quality addition
Meanwhile, Tuchel has proven himself in the Premier League as well, and he could be a quality addition. The 51-year-old is regarded as one of the finest tacticians in the game right now and he could transform Manchester United. He has previously won the UEFA Champions League trophy with Chelsea.
Both managers are well versed with English football and they should be able to settle in quickly and make an instant impact if they move to Old Trafford. Meanwhile, Ten Hag will be hoping to hold onto his job for as long as possible and it will be interesting to see if he can deliver the results over the next few months.
Manchester United have brought in quality players and they will be expected to compete for major trophies this season.
