Gareth Southgate Turns Down Man Utd Approach As Amorim Faces Mounting Pressure

Manchester united’s search for stability in the dugout has taken another twist — and it doesn’t involve gareth southgate.

as speculation mounts over Ruben amorim’s future at old trafford, reports claim that former england boss southgate has no interest in stepping into the hot seat — even if offered the role.

according to the mirror, southgate has made it clear he would reject any approach from united, despite the club’s ongoing struggles under amorim.

Amorim Under Fire After Rocky Start

ruben amorim arrived in october 2024 with a glowing reputation from his time at sporting lisbon, but things haven’t gone to plan in manchester.

• only 18 wins in 49 games

• no european football in 2025-26

• early league cup exit to grimsby town

• increasing discontent from fans and media alike

the portuguese coach, once hailed as the tactical prodigy who could revive united’s fortunes, now finds himself on increasingly thin ice.

Southgate: Not In A Hurry

fresh off a runner-up finish with england at euro 2024, sir gareth southgate has shifted his focus away from football — at least for now.

instead, the 55-year-old is enjoying life post-international management:

• hosting a new show for the bbc

• engaged in motivational speaking and public appearances

• keeping his “options open” for the future — both inside and outside of football

he may be a familiar face in premier league stadiums, but a return to the dugout doesn’t appear to be in the cards right now.

Missed Opportunity?

former players and pundits believe united may have missed the mark by not hiring southgate earlier — especially given his:

• strong man-management

• experience rebuilding team culture

• deep understanding of english football and the premier league landscape

former england international joe cole recently stated:

“i thought gareth southgate was the perfect man for the job… he understands the league, the players, and could’ve worked with jim ratcliffe to rebuild the culture. instead, they went with amorim, and it doesn’t look like it’s working.”

Old Trafford in Limbo

with southgate ruling himself out and no clear successor lined up, man utd find themselves in a familiar place — at a crossroads.

their managerial cycle continues to spin, with no obvious way forward unless results improve fast under amorim.

meanwhile, fans are growing restless, and the sports market continues to buzz with rumours, opinion pieces, and the never-ending question:

who can truly fix manchester united?

Final Whistle: United Must Look Elsewhere

for now, southgate isn’t the answer — but his name will likely stay in the conversation as long as uncertainty lingers at old trafford.

at sports market international, your trusted source for the best sport blog coverage, we’ll keep tracking every twist and turn from the touchline to the boardroom.

united’s next move could define their season… again.