Everton managerial target Gareth Southgate is prepared to reject other offers and hold out for the Manchester United job if it becomes clear that Erik ten Hag is in danger of being sacked in the coming months, GIVEMESPORT sources have revealed.
Although the Red Devils were not afraid to splash the cash during the summer transfer window, with Leny Yoro being their most expensive acquisition thanks to completing a switch worth up to £58.9million, they have already found themselves adrift in the race for the Premier League title thanks to defeats to Brighton & Hove Albion and arch-rivals Liverpool.
Achieving FA Cup glory resulted in Manchester United co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe standing by ten Hag and activating a 12-month extension written into his contract instead of wielding the axe at the end of last term, but he is under constant pressure to win more silverware and qualify for next season’s Champions League.
Everton Target Southgate Intrigued by Red Devils.
Southgate remains intrigued by the possibility of being installed as ten Hag’s successor if the Dutch tactician is sacked by the Manchester United hierarchy, according to GMS sources, which is having an impact on the levels of interest he has in potentially replacing Sean Dyche at domestic rivals Everton.
The 54-year-old has been open to a fresh challenge since resigning as England boss, where he was on a contract which allowed him to pocket £5million-per-year, in the aftermath of missing out on ending the Three Lions’ wait for major silverware when they were beaten by Spain in the Euro 2024 final during the summer.
Although Everton are understood to be admirers of Southgate, as reported by GIVEMESPORT on Monday, other sources have also been informed that their managerial target would prefer to wait for the opportunity to move into the Manchester United hot-seat rather than to Goodison Park if ten Hag is not looking safe in his position and there is an increasing possibility of him being ousted.
The former Middlesbrough chief has managerial experience in the Premier League thanks to his time at the Riverside Stadium, with him leading the Teesside outfit to 29 wins over the course of 114 top flight encounters, but he also suffered relegation to the Championship during the 2008/09 campaign.
