High-ranking INEOS chiefs are pushing for Sir Jim Ratcliffe to hire Gareth Southgate as Erik ten Hag’s replacement.
That is according to i Sport, who report that Southgate is the favoured option to succeed Ten Hag if the Dutchman is sacked.
Southgate is out of work after leaving the England national team in the summer.
Southgate announced his departure from England after Euro 2024 following eight years in the job.
The former defender made the decision after losing 2-1 in the final of Euro 2024 against Spain. That result signalled back-to-back final defeats in the Euros.
Despite heavy criticism over Southgate’s playing style and whether he maximised the ability of his England players, his results were consistently excellent over his eight years with England.
In four major tournaments he oversaw, England reached two finals, a semi-final and a quarter final.
Southgate is highly respected by new Man Utd part-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe, who considered the coach his number one choice to replace Ten Hag had the Dutchman been sacked this past summer.
