Next Manchester United Manager Odds: Thomas Tuchel and Gareth Southgate Lead the Race

Manchester United suffered a hugely disappointing 4-0 defeat at Crystal Palace on Monday night, leading to their 13th league defeat of the season, and the Red Devils' poor run of results this season has increased the pressure on manager Erik Ten Haag. The current United manager won the EFL Cup and qualified for the Champions League in his first spell at Manchester United; however, his second season wasn’t up to the task. Manchester sits in eighth place in the league, and United's only hope of winning silverware this season is in the FA Cup. The Red Devils are considered underdogs for the FA Cup final against Manchester City in May, with odds in favor of City. Erik Ten Hag’s future at Old Trafford is uncertain, with Bayern Munich coach Thomas Tuchel and England boss Gareth Southgate leading the betting odds on the possibility of replacing Erik Ten Haag as Manchester United’s next manager Let’s take a look at some of the coaching contenders that can replace Erik Ten Hag. 

Thomas Tuchel's odds of becoming the next manager of Manchester United have improved following some late reports between the club and the German coach. Tuchel led Chelsea to a Champions League victory in 2021 but was let go a few months later following disagreements with the club's hierarchy. He is currently in charge of Bayern Munich but has announced his intention to step down at the end of the season. Although Bayern has missed out on the Bundesliga and DFB Pokal, they have reached the Champions League semi-finals and could still win the competition. Tuchel's impressive CV, which includes league titles in France and Germany and a Champions League trophy, makes him an attractive candidate for many clubs. Tuchel will step down as Bayern Munich's manager at the end of the season, and if appointed, he will be available to start work in Manchester immediately. Bet365 is considering Thomas Tuchel as the favorite for the position, with odds in his favor, to land the next Manchester United manager job.

Gareth Southgate's odds of becoming the next Manchester United manager are considered the second favorite with bookmakers after rumors of Thomas Thuchel talking with United about returning to management at Old Trafford. Southgate is a highly respected individual who is admired by many within Old Trafford. He has previously talked about stepping down from his position as England's head coach after the Euro 2024 tournament, which marks his eight-year tenure. If he decides to leave his position after this summer's tournament, he would be in high demand, especially after leading England to the final of Euro 2020, coming closer than anyone else to ending their trophy drought. However, Southgate hasn't managed a club team since 2009, when he left Middlesbrough. During his time at the club, he led them to fourth place in the championship, despite being relegated from the Premier League, before he was replaced by Gordon Strachan. 

Graham Potter Since leaving Chelsea, he has not secured any coaching roles, but he remains a strong contender for the Manchester United job. In September 2022, Potter was appointed to lead Chelsea during the new Todd Boehly era. Having earned a reputation as one of the Premier League's best young coaches during his time at Brighton, the 48-year-old had a promising start as Chelsea manager. However, despite considerable investment in the January transfer window, the team struggled for consistency and failed to deliver the desired results. Potter managed a total of 31 games at Chelsea across all competitions, with only 12 ending in victories, eight draws, and 11 defeats. He was sacked in April 2023 after spending less than seven months in charge. Bet365 is offering him the third favorite to take over Erik Ten Hag.

All odds are courtesy of Bet365, accurate at the time of publication, and subject to modification.

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