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Why Gareth Southgate will not replace Erik ten Hag as Man Utd manager if Red Devils endure poor start with top candidate emerging

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Earlier this summer, Southgate was strongly linked with a move to Old Trafford amid speculation over Erik Ten Hag's future. The INEOS group and Sir Jim Ratcliffe, though, later decided to continue with the Dutch manager and even <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/erik-ten-hag-renews-man-utd-contract-until-2026/bltf932834fb2cab480" target="_blank">handed him a one-year contract extension</a>.

WHAT HAPPENED?

On Tuesday, Southgate resigned as England boss after Euro 2024 final defeat to Spain. However, the <a href="https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-13639659/Man-United-Gareth-Southgate-England-Erik-ten-Hag.html" target="_blank">Daily Mail</a> reports that even if the Red Devils endure a poor start to the 2024/25 campaign, they are unlikely to bring in the ex-Three Lions boss as their new manager as the club have identified former Chelsea and Bayern Munich coach Thomas Tuchel as their first-choice replacement for the Dutchman.

THE BIGGER PICTURE

Under Ten Hag's tutelage, the Manchester-based club <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/lists/erik-ten-hag-rips-manchester-united-after-pre-season-defeat-to-rosenborg/blt3c4544e80c31a609#cs8c0c3f5260a7a645" target="_blank">played their first pre-season friendly</a> against Rosenborg in Norway. The Dutch coach fielded some experienced players such as Casemiro, Jonny Evans, Mason Mount and Marcus Rashford while a few fresh faces including Radek Vitek and Ethan Williams were also involved. However, they suffered a shock 1-0 defeat in the game.

DID YOU KNOW?

The reigning FA Cup champions will play their second friendly game against Rangers on Saturday before they <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/man-utd-pre-season-2024-tour-fixtures-results-tickets-watch/blt40910657efdd28df" target="_blank">jet off to the U.S.</a>

WHAT NEXT FOR MANCHESTER UNITED?

Why Gareth Southgate will not replace Erik ten Hag as Man Utd manager if Red Devils endure poor start with top candidate emerging | Goal.com

Gareth Southgate is unlikely to replace Erik ten Hag as Manchester United boss even if the Premier League side endure a poor start.