Harry Redknapp has revealed who he thinks Manchester United really want as their next manager.
The Red Devils are still reviewing whether or not to continue with Erik ten Hag at the helm. It really did seem like the Dutchman would be sacked, but following United’s FA Cup win at Wembley, there’s a small chance he will keep his job.
However, Redknapp thinks INEOS really want to appoint another manager as he ticks all the boxes they want. If it does happen, it will not be a popular choice.
Harry Redknapp makes Gareth Southgate claim while talking about Mauricio Pochettino to Manchester United
Manchester United have been linked with a number of managers in recent weeks.
Ten Hag did win the FA Cup, but it has to be said that his team’s performance for large parts of the 2023/24 campaign was beyond underwhelming.
Manchester United finished eighth in the table after winning just 18 of their 38 games in the Premier League. That is an awful record.
That could cost Ten Hag his job in the coming days, and if it does, Manchester United will have to bring in a top-quality replacement.
Mauricio Pochettino is available after parting ways with Chelsea, and Redknapp has admitted that he is a big fan of the Argentine.
However, the 77-year-old believes INEOS really want to appoint Gareth Southgate as Manchester United’s new manager because he ticks all the boxes they are looking for.
When asked if he would take Southgate over Pochettino at Old Trafford, Redknapp told talkSPORT: “No, I love Poch. Yeah, Poch is free. I mean, would they get rid of Ten Hag and go to (Poch)?
“I think Southgate is the man they really want. That’s my, but I love Poch, you know. He has got to get back. He will be back in soon somewhere, that’s for sure.
“So, it will be interesting, but I think I’ve just got a feeling Southgate ticks all the boxes with the people that run the club.”
Redknapp also claimed that he thinks Manchester United are just waiting to see how England will fare at the Euros before deciding on sacking Ten Hag and appointing Southgate as his replacement.
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Pochettino or Southgate – who would be better for Manchester United?
Manchester United need to get their next appointment right if they part ways with Ten Hag.
Pochettino and Southgate have both been heavily linked with the Old Trafford hot seat, and it will be interesting to see if they end up being the final two names on INEOS’ shortlist.
If the choice is between the two of them, we think it should be a very simple decision.
Pochettino has achieved a lot more success than Southgate at club level. In the 2023/24 season, the Argentine helped them finish sixth – above Manchester United – despite having a shocking first half of the campaign.
Southgate, who has been labelled as ‘brilliant‘ by Roy Keane, just saw his England side put up yet another underwhelming display, this time against Iceland, who are ranked 72nd in FIFA’s rankings.
Pochettino would be a much better fit for Manchester United, but like Redknapp, we too believe Southgate might get the nod.