Gareth Southgate has made his feelings clear on replacing Ruben Amorim at Man Utd as odds slashed

Gareth Southgate has already made his feelings clear on returning to management amid links with the Manchester United job.

Southgate, 54, has been without a managerial role since stepping down as England head coach two days after the Three Lions’ Euros final defeat against Spain on July 16, 2024.

And despite links with several roles, including the Poland job, he has yet to return to management.

However, in recent days, Southgate has been rumoured to be in the running to replace Ruben Amorim if the Portuguese were to be sacked following a poor start to life at United.

As of August 27, Southgate and Crystal Palace head coach Oliver Glasner are joint favourites to become the next permanent United manager at odds of 4/1, while former Red Devils midfielder Michael Carrick returns odds of 5/1.

Gareth Southgate led England to two Euros finals (Credit:Getty)

So, what does Southgate make of the rumours, and would he be willing to return to management if the opportunity presented itself?

Well, since resigning as England boss, he has been linked with the United job before and was even the odds-on favourite to replace Erik ten Hag in March of 2024.

“Manchester United have a manager and I think it is always completely disrespectful when there is a manager in place,” Southgate said at the time.

But has his stance changed over a year since his previous comments?

Earlier this month, Southgate attended the PFA Awards in Manchester, where he picked up the PFA Merit Award, recognising his contributions to football and achievements with England.

Of course, Southgate was once again pressed on a potential return to management, but was quick to reveal how he’s been keeping busy during his hiatus from the game

“I’m enjoying my life,” Southgate told the PA news agency. “I’ve got quite a lot on.

Gareth Southgate spoke at the PFA Awards (Credit:Getty)

“I’m in the middle of writing a book, I’ve got several business interests. I do some work on leadership, help with some young coaches.

“But I’ve also got time to travel and play a bit of golf, play a bit of paddle tennis, so yeah, I’m very much enjoying that balance.”

When directly asked whether he had plans to return to coaching, the 54-year-old replied: “You can’t say never to anything because 15 years ago I left Middlesbrough and I wasn’t certain I would manage then.

“Then I ended up on a strange path into managing the national team. But it’s not something I’m actively looking at at the moment.”