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Former England manager Gareth Southgate would turn down an offer from Manchester United if current boss Ruben Amorim is sacked by INEOS. Back in March 2024, Southgate was a top contender for the United job when club executives were mulling over Erik ten Hag's future. However, his commitment to leading England into the Euros that summer proved a significant hurdle.
After the tournament, Southgate took a step back from frontline management, which led United co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe to appoint Amorim nearly a year ago when Ten Hag was finally dismissed. Since leaving his England role, Southgate has not yet returned to football and has instead focused on speaking engagements, motivational work, and hosting a show on the BBC.
It's believed that Southgate is in no hurry to return to football but continues to keep his options open. He has been seen at numerous football matches and other sporting events and has maintained close ties with some of his former FA colleagues.
Southgate also has a close relationship with Dan Ashworth, who had a long-term plan to bring him to United during his tenure there.
However, Ashworth's stint as sporting director at Old Trafford lasted only five months before he was sacked. With United winning just two of seven games in all competitions, Amorim is facing mounting pressure due to his team's disastrous start to the season.
Despite being knocked out of the Carabao Cup by underdogs Grimsby Town, United's management maintains full support for Amorim, with no intentions to dismiss him.
United have also denied suggestions that the club has already directly approached Southgate.
This weekend sees United hosting high-flying Sunderland before the international break. A positive result at Old Trafford is vital if Amorim is to stave off pressure over the international break.
Upon resumption of the domestic season, Amorim's squad faces a formidable journey to face their fierce rivals and current Champions, Liverpool.
If the Portuguese fails to secure a win in either of these matches, Ratcliffe may be forced to contemplate parting ways with Amorim. However, terminating Amorim and his coaching staff would cost United around £15m in compensation.