Gareth Southgate could halt his 8-year spell as manager of England in the summer of 2024.
This is due to Manchester United's new co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe's interest in his services.
He has been penned down as a potential replacement for Erik Ten Hag, who could exit the Red Devils at the end of the campaign.
Erik Ten Hag's future is presently shrouded in uncertainty amid Manchester United's inconsistent form and not being on good terms with some of his players.
Reports indicate that former Chelsea boss Graham Potter was formerly the favorite to take over the job, but Gareth Southgate has become the club's new top choice.
Ratcliffe and Sir David Brailsford apparently discussed with some legends of Manchester United and they were keen on the appointment of Southgate as a replacement for Ten Hag.
Anyway, if Gareth Southgate leaves the Three Lions for the Red Devils, who could be his replacement as England head coach?
Seven names have been penciled down and it will be great to take a look at these tacticians keenly.
Graham Potter
Potter has been without a coaching job since he was dismissed by Chelsea in April 2023.
He looks to be spending his time consciously waiting for the right offer, having rejected approaches from Lyon, Leicester City, and the national team of Sweden.
If the England top job comes calling, he could take the helm, having established relationships with the likes of Ben Chilwell, Lewis Dunk, and Conor Gallagher via his previous jobs.
Despite his time at Chelsea going south, Graham Potter proved his mettle during his stint as boss of Brighton.
Eddie Howe
Howe has also caught the eye of the top men in England and given his ability to get the best out of his players in recent years, he could be handed the job.
Anthony Gordon, Kieran Trippier, and Harvey Barnes have all flourished under him, so it definitely wouldn't come as a shock that he is also considered for the job.
Although, based on reports, he isn't interested in becoming the manager of England.
Eddie Howe isn't ready to venture into international management at this stage of his career, and he wants to remain with the Magpies for several years to come.
Jose Mourinho
Jose Mourinho is available after he was dismissed by Roma in January 2024, and he will be an interesting pick for England.
The former Chelsea, Manchester United, and Tottenham Hotspur boss has also been linked with a move to Barcelona and the Saudi Pro League.
However, former Blues star Mario Melchiot claims Mourinho could become the next manager of England.
Speaking on Ladbrokes Fanzone earlier in 2024, he said: “I just don't know what else he'd need to prove in England. What is he going to do next? Go to Liverpool? Probably not. I suppose the only job he might take in England, now, is the national job.
“It's something that has been spoken about in the past and, personally, I think that would just come down to what the FA want from their next manager.”
Jose Mourinho was nearly appointed as boss of England in 2007, but he turned down the role because he wasn't interested in it at the time.
Given his exploits in management, he could be intrigued by a new challenge, and managing England could help him actualize that ambition.
Pep Guardiola
Guardiola is a successful manager, who has enjoyed a trophy-laden managerial career winning virtually every trophy in sight.
Guardiola could be the go-to man for England, and fans will be delighted to see him manage the national team.
John Stones, Kyle Walker, Jack Grealish, and Phil Foden all have a great relationship with the Spaniard and they will be keen on playing under him internationally.
Sarina Wiegman
Wiegman is the only name on this list that has won a senior international trophy - European Championships in 2022.
Sarina Wiegman became the first England boss to win a major trophy and she is very much loved by the FA for her exploits thus far.
However, Wiegman will likely not become Gareth Southgate's successor, having penned a contract extension with England that will keep her with the women's team until 2027.
Lee Carsley
Carsley is another top candidate to replace Southgate as manager of the Three Lions, having been in charge of England's Under-21s for the last three years.
This has seen him develop a close relationship with burgeoning players like Levi Colwill, Jarrad Branthwaite, and Cole Palmer.
Lee Carsley also led England to glory at the Under-21s European Championships in the summer of 2023.
Gareth Southgate was formerly boss of the U21s before he was handed the top role in England in 2016 and Carsley could also experience such a promotion.
Steven Gerrard
The Englishman could be put on the hot seat, having captained England during his playing days.
Gerrard made his managerial debut with Rangers in 2018 and led the club to the Scottish Premiership title three years later, penning his name in the history books.
Steven Gerrard then joined Aston Villa but was fired after just one year in charge of the club, anyway, he currently manages Saudi Pro League side Al-Ettifaq - the former club of ex-Liverpool captain Jordan Henderson.
This is due to Manchester United's new co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe's interest in his services.
He has been penned down as a potential replacement for Erik Ten Hag, who could exit the Red Devils at the end of the campaign.
Erik Ten Hag's future is presently shrouded in uncertainty amid Manchester United's inconsistent form and not being on good terms with some of his players.
Reports indicate that former Chelsea boss Graham Potter was formerly the favorite to take over the job, but Gareth Southgate has become the club's new top choice.
Ratcliffe and Sir David Brailsford apparently discussed with some legends of Manchester United and they were keen on the appointment of Southgate as a replacement for Ten Hag.
Anyway, if Gareth Southgate leaves the Three Lions for the Red Devils, who could be his replacement as England head coach?
Seven names have been penciled down and it will be great to take a look at these tacticians keenly.
Graham Potter
Potter has been without a coaching job since he was dismissed by Chelsea in April 2023.
He looks to be spending his time consciously waiting for the right offer, having rejected approaches from Lyon, Leicester City, and the national team of Sweden.
If the England top job comes calling, he could take the helm, having established relationships with the likes of Ben Chilwell, Lewis Dunk, and Conor Gallagher via his previous jobs.
Despite his time at Chelsea going south, Graham Potter proved his mettle during his stint as boss of Brighton.
Eddie Howe
Howe has also caught the eye of the top men in England and given his ability to get the best out of his players in recent years, he could be handed the job.
Anthony Gordon, Kieran Trippier, and Harvey Barnes have all flourished under him, so it definitely wouldn't come as a shock that he is also considered for the job.
Although, based on reports, he isn't interested in becoming the manager of England.
Eddie Howe isn't ready to venture into international management at this stage of his career, and he wants to remain with the Magpies for several years to come.
Jose Mourinho
Jose Mourinho is available after he was dismissed by Roma in January 2024, and he will be an interesting pick for England.
The former Chelsea, Manchester United, and Tottenham Hotspur boss has also been linked with a move to Barcelona and the Saudi Pro League.
However, former Blues star Mario Melchiot claims Mourinho could become the next manager of England.
Speaking on Ladbrokes Fanzone earlier in 2024, he said: “I just don't know what else he'd need to prove in England. What is he going to do next? Go to Liverpool? Probably not. I suppose the only job he might take in England, now, is the national job.
“It's something that has been spoken about in the past and, personally, I think that would just come down to what the FA want from their next manager.”
Jose Mourinho was nearly appointed as boss of England in 2007, but he turned down the role because he wasn't interested in it at the time.
Given his exploits in management, he could be intrigued by a new challenge, and managing England could help him actualize that ambition.
Pep Guardiola
Guardiola is a successful manager, who has enjoyed a trophy-laden managerial career winning virtually every trophy in sight.
Guardiola could be the go-to man for England, and fans will be delighted to see him manage the national team.
John Stones, Kyle Walker, Jack Grealish, and Phil Foden all have a great relationship with the Spaniard and they will be keen on playing under him internationally.
Sarina Wiegman
Wiegman is the only name on this list that has won a senior international trophy - European Championships in 2022.
Sarina Wiegman became the first England boss to win a major trophy and she is very much loved by the FA for her exploits thus far.
However, Wiegman will likely not become Gareth Southgate's successor, having penned a contract extension with England that will keep her with the women's team until 2027.
Lee Carsley
Carsley is another top candidate to replace Southgate as manager of the Three Lions, having been in charge of England's Under-21s for the last three years.
This has seen him develop a close relationship with burgeoning players like Levi Colwill, Jarrad Branthwaite, and Cole Palmer.
Lee Carsley also led England to glory at the Under-21s European Championships in the summer of 2023.
Gareth Southgate was formerly boss of the U21s before he was handed the top role in England in 2016 and Carsley could also experience such a promotion.
Steven Gerrard
The Englishman could be put on the hot seat, having captained England during his playing days.
Gerrard made his managerial debut with Rangers in 2018 and led the club to the Scottish Premiership title three years later, penning his name in the history books.
Steven Gerrard then joined Aston Villa but was fired after just one year in charge of the club, anyway, he currently manages Saudi Pro League side Al-Ettifaq - the former club of ex-Liverpool captain Jordan Henderson.