Next Manchester United Manager: Tuchel News Sees Van Nistelrooy Lead Again

Ruud van Nistelrooy is once again the favourite to become the next Manchester United manager after Thomas Tuchel accepted the offer to became England’s head coach.

Football betting sites make the ex-Red Devils striker 3/1 to replace Erik ten Hag, whose future is looking increasingly uncertain.

It was reported before the international break that Ten Hag had two games to save his job, but the pressure remains on after United drew 3-3 with Porto in the Europa League having held a 2-0 lead.

A goalless draw with Aston Villa followed, so Ten Hag has probably done enough to avoid the dreaded axe for now, but he still needs to put together a decent run of results.

Sir Jim Ratcliffe, who invested £1.25bn in the club and is in charge of football operations, passed the buck after the 3-3 draw in Porto, saying: "I like Erik. I think he's a very good coach, but at the end of the day, it's not my call."

That call seems to be with CEO Omar Berrada and sporting director Dan Ashworth, who arrived at the club in July. 

It's believed the pair and technical director Jason Wilcox held a six-hour meeting with Ratcliffe in central London on October 8, although the nature of what was discussed has not been revealed.   

United will resume their league programme after the international break 14th in the table, so it seems unlikely they indulged in a round of back-slapping.

The best betting sites have an Old Trafford icon leading the market. 

Next Manchester United Manager Odds

Ruud Primed To Replace Fellow Dutchman

United's 0-0 draw at Villa Park highlighted their inability to score goals regularly in the Premier League. Only Southampton (4), have scored fewer than the misfiring Red Devils who have found the net five times in seven matches. 

Last season the Red Devils managed to score just 57 goals in 38 league games, which is one of the reasons why they finished the season eighth, their worst ever position in the Premier League era. 

Van Nistelrooy, who scored 150 goals in 219 games for United, is the 3/1 favourite to step up as assistant and become United's next manager. 

The Dutchman has experience of managing PSV Eindhoven and guided the club to second place in the Eredivisie in 2023.

With a strong Dutch representation in the current United squad, Van Nistelrooy might fancy taking the job. 

Southgate's Odds Begin To Drift

Gareth Southgate had been the favourite to replace Ten Hag for a number of months, but his odds are slowly beginning to drift. 

Before guiding England to the final of Euro 2024, Southgate was being linked with the possible vacancy at Old Trafford. The former defender has now been able to recharge his batteries after this summer's tournament in Germany and awaits his next challenge.

If United decide to call time on Ten Hag's tenure, Southgate might feel he could turn the club's fortunes around. 

Southgate was 5/2 a couple of weeks ago, but is now 5/1 on football betting sites to replace the under-fire Dutchman. 

Carrick In The Picture For United Return

One name starting to draw attention in the next Manchester United manager market is former Red Devils midfielder Michael Carrick.

The ex-England international led Middlesbrough to the Championship play-offs in the 2022/23 campaign, although they subsequently missed out on a top-six spot by just four points in Carrick’s first full season in charge.

It’s been a mixed start to the new campaign for Boro, who have won four and lost three of their nine games to sit in ninth spot, a couple of points adrift of sixth-placed Watford.

Carrick had a spell as caretaker manager when Ole Gunnar Solskjaer was sacked almost three years ago, winning two and drawing one of his three games in charge. 

Could United turn to their former player again should Ten Hag be shown the door?

Bookies make Carrick 6/1 third favourite for one of the biggest jobs in world football.

McKenna Still On United's Shortlist

Kieran McKenna was heavily linked with a switch to Manchester United, with talks held between both parties towards the end of last season.

But, McKenna decided to stay at Portman Road for Town's first season back in the Premier League since the 2001/02 season.

The Tractor Boys have enjoyed a solid start with four draws following defeats to Liverpool and Manchester City. McKenna was 12/1 a couple of weeks ago, but is now 8/1 after a 4-1 defeat at West Ham extended their winless start to seven in the league.

McKenna knows keeping Town in the top flight will be a massive challenge, but he will have very little pressure on him because of the job he has done in getting the club back in the top flight. 

United know McKenna's phone number and might be inclined to reopen talks with the Northern Irishman.

Potter Still A Candidate, Despite Missing Out On England

After missing out on becoming England's next manager, Graham Potter remains on the list of candidates to replace Ten Hag. Potter's odds of becoming the next Manchester United manager are 14/1.

Potter has been out of work for over a year now and has admitted that he is now ready to return to football management. 

The Englishman is looking to rebuild his career after an unsuccessful spell at Stamford Bridge, which produced just 12 wins in 31 games. 

Anyone who witnessed Potter's work at Swansea City and Brighton knows he is a sharp thinker who can combine style with results and his coaching acumen is not in doubt.

Frank Might Fancy Old Trafford Job

Brentford finished their third Premier League season in 16th place, just two places above the relegation zone.

The 13-point gap meant relegation was never really an issue for the Bees, but it might suggest Thomas Frank has taken the club as far as he can. 

Now that star striker Ivan Toney has left to play in Saudi Arabia, would Frank fancy a change of scenery at this stage of his career? The Dane (20/1) will continue to be linked with other jobs.  

It's thought Brentford wouldn't stand in his way if Frank did decide to move on from the Bees, but could Old Trafford be his next port of call?

Ruben Amorim A New Name In The Mix

Sporting head coach Ruben Amorim is thought to be in Manchester City’s crossfires should Pep Guardiola leave when his contract expires at the end of the season.

But, could United make an audacious move and deny their city rivals by bringing the Portuguese to Old Trafford?

Amorim won the Primeira Liga with Sporting for the second time last season and his team have made a terrific start to the new campaign, winning all eight matches.

It would be a fantastic coup if United could lure him to Manchester, but at 25/1 it seems unlikely to happen – for now.

Allegri Is Available If United Were Interested

Massimiliano Allegri is another high-profile manager currently out of work. The former Milan and Juventus manager, who won Serie A titles at both clubs, could be the answer to United's woes. 

The Italian (25/1) might be just what United need right now to get them challenging for a top-four spot at the end of the season. 

Former Real Madrid manager Zinedine Zidane is the same price, but he has been linked with the post for a number of years and seems no nearer to joining the club.

De Zerbi Has Unfinished Business In Premier League 

The Premier League lost one of its most popular managers when Roberto De Zerbi left Brighton and took the vacancy at Marseille.

The Italian did a great job at Brighton, carrying on the good work started by Graham Potter before him at the Amex Stadium, and guided the Seagulls to their first ever European adventure last season.

Marseille have dropped five points in their last two games, including a 1-1 draw at home to basement side Angers in their last outing before the second international break.

If United came calling, De Zerbi might find it hard to turn down the chance to manage United. The Italian is 33/1 on betting apps to replace Ten Hag.

Meanwhile, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is 40/1 for a sensational second coming at United, while Barcelona's head coach Hansi Flick is 50/1.