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Man Utd make Gareth Southgate top choice to replace Erik ten Hag – but there's one problem
EXCLUSIVE: Manchester United investor Sir Jim Ratcliffe is growing increasingly confident of being able to lure England boss Gareth Southgate to replace Erik ten Hag this summer
Sir Jim Ratcliffe has made Gareth Southgate his No.1 choice to replace Erik ten Hag as Manchester United boss this summer.
And United investor Ratcliffe is growing increasingly confident of being able to lure the England boss to Old Trafford. His contract runs out in December and the FA are desperate to get him to sign a new one.
But he has refused to discuss his future until after Euro 2024 in Germany. It would cost Ratcliffe around £800,000 in compensation for Southgate - and he would like a decision from him sooner rather than later, so he can plan for next season and beyond.
Ratcliffe and INEOS director of sport Sir Dave Brailsford have consulted some of United’s former greats about who should replace Ten Hag. And the overwhelming choice was Southgate.
Southgate also has the backing of some of United’s current players - and incoming director of football Dan Ashworth. Southgate has a close relationship with Ashworth following their time together at the FA, with the latter being a huge supporter of the 53-year-old.
Ratcliffe believes Southgate would be the perfect choice to build a winning team at United again, but it remains to be seen if he can be tempted to turn his back on the Three Lions.
He will lead England into the Euros this summer as one of the favourites to win the tournament. While there is a World Cup in 2026, which England will also be one of the favourites to win.
Ratcliffe is not convinced Ten Hag is the right man to take United forward - even if he wins the FA Cup this season and secures Champions League qualification.
But due to the remaining terms of his United deal, the Dutchman would pocket up to £10m in compensation should he be sacked.
Daily Star Sunday
EXCLUSIVE: Manchester United investor Sir Jim Ratcliffe is growing increasingly confident of being able to lure England boss Gareth Southgate to replace Erik ten Hag this summer
Sir Jim Ratcliffe has made Gareth Southgate his No.1 choice to replace Erik ten Hag as Manchester United boss this summer.
And United investor Ratcliffe is growing increasingly confident of being able to lure the England boss to Old Trafford. His contract runs out in December and the FA are desperate to get him to sign a new one.
But he has refused to discuss his future until after Euro 2024 in Germany. It would cost Ratcliffe around £800,000 in compensation for Southgate - and he would like a decision from him sooner rather than later, so he can plan for next season and beyond.
Ratcliffe and INEOS director of sport Sir Dave Brailsford have consulted some of United’s former greats about who should replace Ten Hag. And the overwhelming choice was Southgate.
Southgate also has the backing of some of United’s current players - and incoming director of football Dan Ashworth. Southgate has a close relationship with Ashworth following their time together at the FA, with the latter being a huge supporter of the 53-year-old.
Ratcliffe believes Southgate would be the perfect choice to build a winning team at United again, but it remains to be seen if he can be tempted to turn his back on the Three Lions.
He will lead England into the Euros this summer as one of the favourites to win the tournament. While there is a World Cup in 2026, which England will also be one of the favourites to win.
Ratcliffe is not convinced Ten Hag is the right man to take United forward - even if he wins the FA Cup this season and secures Champions League qualification.
But due to the remaining terms of his United deal, the Dutchman would pocket up to £10m in compensation should he be sacked.
Daily Star Sunday