Reports don surface say Gareth Southgate get close personal connection with Sir Jim Ratcliffe, but no active talk dey go on right now.
After Man United 3-1 loss to Brentford on Saturday – Amorim 17th Premier League defeat in 33 games – pressure don full ground, and e no sure say the Portuguese coach go last.
Other names like Oliver Glasner and Andoni Iraola don dey pop up, but Southgate dey linked steady because of him relationship with Ratcliffe. According to Fabrizio Romano, Southgate fit be candidate if Amorim waka, but United never reach out yet.
What Southgate fit bring if he land Old Trafford?
If Amorim lose again to Sunderland this weekend, e fit be last straw. Southgate don already coach Harry Maguire and Luke Shaw for England, so chemistry no go too hard to build.
Under England, the 55-year-old reach Euro 2020 and Euro 2024 finals – even though he lose both. Him defence record strong too: only two goals conceded for Euro 2020 and six for Euro 2024.
That kind defensive discipline na something United fit enjoy if he land.
Wetin fit spoil if Southgate take over?
Plenty fans believe Southgate too cautious and waste big talents. Critics dey point say he no sabi use players like Trent Alexander-Arnold well.
Amorim don dey catch heat for sidelining Kobbie Mainoo, and some dey fear Southgate go repeat same mistake with United’s young stars.
Another concern na say Southgate never coach club side since 2009, and na him relegate with Middlesbrough that season. Because of that, pundits dey suggest say if United bring am, e go better make e just be interim till end of 2025-26 before dem chase another long-term option.
