Former Manchester United striker Teddy Sheringham has called for the club to replace current manager Ruben Amorim with former England manager Gareth Southgate, suggesting that Southgate’s leadership could be pivotal in restructuring the club.
Gareth Southgate, who has remained without a managerial role since departing from the England setup in July 2024, has previously been linked with Manchester United. Sheringham isn’t the first to propose Southgate as a candidate, with rumours surfacing back in March 2025 of Jim Ratcliffe’s interest in the 55-year-old, particularly when Erik ten Hag’s future at the club was uncertain. Despite an FA Cup victory saving Ten Hag’s position temporarily, the club eventually appointed Amorim in November.
However, with mounting pressure on Amorim, several pundits, including Sheringham, have voiced their suggestions for rectifying the club’s ongoing challenges. Sheringham, reflecting on Southgate’s transformation of the England national team, believes the ex-England manager could replicate that success at Old Trafford.
Sheringham remarked, “Many respected managers have come through Manchester United’s doors post-Ferguson with limited success. While some fans have reservations about Southgate’s tactical style, his achievements with England could translate into stabilising United.”
“Manchester United represents the zenith of English football. Given Southgate’s eight-year tenure as England boss, he is well-acquainted with the scale of expectations. If a change is needed, Southgate’s experience could be invaluable in rebuilding the club’s legacy.”
Southgate has previously stated he is “in no rush” to return to club management, admitting he’s enjoying life’s slower pace after years of intense focus on the national team. “After stepping away from such a consuming role, it’s vital to recharge mentally and physically,” Southgate noted at a recent European Club Association meeting.
Should United decide to part ways with Amorim, they have several managerial options to consider, with Southgate on the shortlist alongside Oliver Glasner, Michael Carrick, and Nuno Espirito Santo.
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