Probable Successor for Manchester United Manager: Betting Odds and Speculations on the Choice to Succeed Erik ten Hag

Manchester United finds itself in a period of change, following the departure of Erik ten Hag as manager after a 2-1 defeat to West Ham United on Sunday. Ruud van Nistelrooy, Ten Hag's assistant, has taken over on an interim basis.

Ten Hag's tenure saw some success, with the Carabao Cup win in 2023 and the FA Cup last season. However, the team currently sits in 14th place in the English Premier League (EPL).

Dave Brailsford, appointed during the summer to overhaul United's structure and culture, is working behind the scenes to shape the future of the club. Brailsford, a friend of Thomas Frank, could potentially bring the Brentford manager to Old Trafford.

Frank has consistently risen to every new challenge and is linked to any big vacancies that pop up. He transformed Brentford from a struggling Championship team into a stable Premier League team, known for his success in developing players.

Another contender for the United manager's job is Ruud van Nistelrooy, who impressed during his single season in charge of PSV, leading them to second place in the Eredivisie and winning the Johan Cruyff Shield and KNVB Cup. Wayne Rooney, a former United striker, is also favored as a permanent successor.

Gareth Southgate, who left the England job following Euro 2024, is seen as a diplomatic candidate who knows the English game well and creates a good atmosphere in a playing group, something that United has missed since the Ferguson era. Southgate transformed England into a gritty team that reached two major tournament finals, including a loss in the Euro 2020 final against Italy.

Xavi Hernandez, the iconic midfielder, is currently without a team after leaving Barcelona. Alex Ferguson tried unsuccessfully to sign Xavi when he was a player. A significant compensation fee would likely be necessary to lure Ruben Amorim and Thomas Frank from their current contracts.

Xavi blooded a lot of young talent at Barcelona, giving opportunities to players like Gavi, Pedri, and Lamine Yamal. Ruben Amorim helped Sporting Lisbon win two Portuguese league titles, making them the top team in Portugal for the first time in almost two decades.

As Manchester United navigates this period of transition, the future looks uncertain, but the club's history of success suggests that a new era of greatness is on the horizon.

Probable Successor for Manchester United Manager: Betting Odds and Speculations on the Choice to Succeed Erik ten Hag