Southgate warned over Man Utd job

Amid Manchester United’s struggles under their current manager Erik ten Hag, there have been reports suggesting that the club’s new part-owner, Sir Jim Ratcliffe, is considering appointing England manager Gareth Southgate as his replacement.

Reacting to the reports, Liverpool legend Graeme Souness has issued a warning to Southgate, advising him to avoid becoming Man Utd next manager.

According to Souness, Manchester United job is “fraught with danger” and carries an immense weight on the manager’s shoulders.

He added that Man Utd next manager will be faced with a tremendous task.

The Red Devils are currently not in the race for any major title this season.

However, Souness believes that Southgate should steer clear of the job, highlighting the significant challenges that come with the role.

“I don’t think he’d be a good fit,” Souness told talkSPORT.

“That is a job that is fraught with danger, whoever gets it. Maybe we are being rude to the current manager there—he may be there next year—but being manager of Man Utd carries a hell of a lot of weight on your shoulders.”