Odds on Manchester United next manager

After winning the Carabao Cup and finishing fourth in the league, millions of Manchester United fans had much hope in Erik Ten Hag to restore the glory days. Unfortunately, the glory days are yet to come, and the team continuously struggles to find rhythm, week after week. Several heavy defeats, a place near the bottom of the table, and an uninspiring start in European competitions—this is how Manchester United's season began.

This leads us to the big question: who are the favourites for Ten Hag's role? Here, we discuss the next Manchester United manager odds and more!

Next Man Utd Manager Odds

After a series of defeats at the beginning of the season, many fans took to Twitter to demand Ten Hag’s replacement, but none of these seemed to affect the Dutchman. However, after the recent change in ownership, Sir Jim Ratcliffe's securing a 25% stake in the English club, it is hard to dispute that changes will come sooner than expected. Starting from the manager! With that in mind, we have carefully compiled a list of potential replacements.

Over the past six months (and Ten Hag has been under scrutiny for quite some time), the list of leading candidates has undergone significant changes. The legendary former Red Devils striker Ruud van Nistelrooy and England's former manager Gareth Southgate are now at the top of the list. Heavyweights like Zinedine Zidane, Julian Nagelsmann, and Michael Carrick have slightly moved down in the pecking order.

Man Utd next manager odds

Ruud van Nistelrooy: Following Solskjaer’s Path

Age: 48

Country: Netherlands

Current Position: Assistant Manager at Manchester United

Career Timeline (Manager): 2014 - present

Van Nistelrooy to be the new Man Utd manager

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2/1

Ruud van Nistelrooy is a surprise yet increasingly discussed candidate for the Manchester United managerial role. A legendary striker for the Red Devils, his name carries significant weight at Old Trafford, and his transition into management has shown promise. Van Nistelrooy began his coaching journey with Netherlands national team and PSV Eindhoven, first working with the youth teams before being appointed as the senior team manager in 2022. His tenure was marked by solid performances domestically, but he resigned in 2023 amid internal conflicts

While his managerial experience is limited compared to other candidates, his intimate understanding of Manchester United’s culture and fans is a huge advantage. Van Nistelrooy is well-respected for his tactical knowledge, and his work with young players could be key as United looks to rebuild. 

That said, his connection to the club and potential for growth make him a viable contender, especially if United is looking for a figure who can unite the dressing room and return the team to its roots.

Gareth Southgate: The “Always Second” Status Sounds Appealing for Today’s Manchester United

Age: 54

Country: England

Last Position: England National Team

Career Timeline (Manager): 2006 - 2024

Gareth Southgate to be the new Man Utd manager

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3/1

Known for his leadership of the England national team, Southgate has guided the Three Lions to their best finishes in decades, including a World Cup semi-final in 2018 and a runner-up spot at Euro 2020 and 2024. His experience in managing high-pressure situations, working with star players, and fostering team unity are qualities that could make him an appealing choice for United, a team struggling with cohesion and consistency.

Southgate's style of play focuses on a solid defensive structure and patient build-up, which contrasts with United’s traditionally more aggressive, attacking approach. Some critics feel that this might not align with United's footballing philosophy. However, his strong man-management skills and ability to handle the media spotlight are seen as strengths, especially considering the current scrutiny around the club.

Congenial Julian Nagelsmann for the role

Age: 37

Country: Germany

Current Position: German national team 

Career Timeline (Manager): 2011-present

Julian Nagelsmann to be the new Man Utd manager

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33/1

Julian Nagelsmann was recently booted from his position at Bayern Munich. Despite the tragic turn, the 37-year-old coach is still considered a managerial talent. More so, a talent that might take over from Erik Ten Hag soon. While he is still the manager of Germany's international team, the contract runs till World Cup 2026. But we have seen how things may change dramatically in just a couple of months as the fans were not totally satisfied with the team's performance at domestic Euro. 

His managerial style includes game management, talent management, team unity and an attacking mentality. There is no doubt United will try to lure the German.

The rise of a new star: How close is Roberto De Zerbi? 

Age: 45

Country: Italy 

Current Position: Marseille

Career Timeline (Manager): 2013-present

Roberto De Zerbi to be the new Man Utd manager

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16/1

His performance last season with Brighton & Hove Albion FC. was outstanding, securing a 49.7% win rate and a Europa spot for the club, the highest they've achieved in over 50 years. The statistics look good for the Italian and thousands of Manchester United fans would love to see this move. However, this might not be easy, as his new club Marseille would try to hold onto their star. Will the Italian stick with his current club or take a very similar route to his predecessor, Graham Potter?

Can Graham Potter join the team?

Age:49

Country: England 

Last Position: Chelsea 

Career Timeline (Manager): 2008-2023

Graham Potter to be the new Man Utd manager

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8/1

His first serious managerial experience was in Sweden with Östersund. He managed to reach the second place in the Second division to gain promotion to the top flight for the first time in the history of the side. Later they won the Swedish cup, secured a place in the group stage of the UEFA Europa League and even advanced to the play-offs. His first managerial position in the English football league system was Swansea City. He moved to Brighton after that to achieve the highest position at the moment, ninth place in the Premier League. He joined Chelsea after that, but these were not the best times for the club and he left in 2023. Can he prove that he can work with teams in crisis?

Could Michael Carrick Return to Old Trafford?

Age: 43

Country: England

Current Position: Middlesbrough FC 

Career Timeline (Manager): 2022-present

Michael Carrick to be the new Man Utd manager

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18/1

Micheal Carrick has a rich history with Old Trafford. From being a midfielder to a caretaker boss, it is obvious Carrick will always be a part of United.

The young British star is the head coach of the Championship side, Middlesbrough. Although he has little managerial experience, he understands the club's heritage and what it means to lift trophies. Sure, many home-based Man Utd fans would love to see the legend return. However, Carrick is having fun at Middlesbrough. Would he love to return? Let's wait and see.

Zinedine Zidane is always on the horizon

Age: 52 

Country: France

Last Position: Real Madrid 

Career Timeline (Manager): 2014-2021

Zinedine Zidane to be the new Man Utd manager

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25/1

His managerial spell at Madrid saw him win La Liga, the Champions League, the Super Cup, and the FIFA Club World Cup; there is no doubt that Zizou knows exactly how to win trophies, a trait many United fans are looking for. Also, he is known for managing big stars and maintaining congeniality in the dressing room, a virtue United desperately needs.

While Zinedine Zidane is currently without a job, many believe he might be holding out for a PSG or France national team role. Plus, he has been out of the managerial post for two years. It doesn't seem like he plans to rush back in.

Man Utd Manager History

Man Utd has seen a lot of managers in history, about twenty three full-time managers have led the club since inception. Some Big Names like Sir Alex Ferguson, Ron Atkinson, Louis Van Gaal, Jose Mourinho have led the club.

Man Utd managers since 1981