Zinedine Zidane favoured to become next Manchester United manager as Erik ten Hag nears sack

Zinedine Zidane is the favourite to become the next manager of Manchester United with Erik ten Hag’s sacking expected to be just a matter of time.

• Zidane priced as 4/1 favourite to take over from Ten Hag despite language barrier concerns
• Julian Nagelsmann, Graham Potter and Antonio Conte amongst other candidates
• Gareth Southgate, Diego Simeone and Mauricio Pochettino outsiders for job

Next Manchester United Manager Odds

• Zinedine Zidane @ 4/1
• Julian Nagelsmann @ 5/1
• Roberto De Zerbi @ 15/2
• Graham Potter @ 15/2
• Michael Carrick @ 12/1
• Julen Lopetegui @ 16/1
• Antonio Conte @ 16/1
• Gareth Southgate @ 16/1
• Diego Simeone @ 20/1
• Kieran McKenna @ 20/1
• Wayne Rooney @ 20/1
• Mauricio Pochettino @ 20/1
• Thomas Frank @ 25/1
• Brendan Rodgers @ 25/1
• Ole Gunnar Solskjaer @ 33/1

The end is near for Erik ten Hag as Manchester United manager and Premier League betting sites have Zinedine Zidane as the favourite to take over.

In June 2022, it was reported that Zidane revealed the reason why he couldn’t currently take a job in the Premier League was due to his grasp of English.

Since leaving his role at Real Madrid, the Frenchman has been linked with the hot seat at Old Trafford – but the language barrier is thought to be a sticking point.

Zinedine Zidane’s managerial achievements:

◉ 100% record in nine finals
◉ 23.9 games per trophy won
◉ Only manager to win three consecutive UCL trophies

And he’s explained why he won’t manage Man Utd…

— Squawka (@Squawka) November 1, 2023

Former Bayern Munich manager Julian Nagelsmann is the second-favourite at 5/1, who unsuccessfully interviewed for job openings at Chelsea and Spurs in recent times.

Graham Potter has been out of work since being sacked by Chelsea, whilst Antonio Conte is also unemployed after being shown the door by Spurs earlier this year in March.

England manager Gareth Southgate is widely expected to call time on his current role after the upcoming Euro 2024 campaign and is priced at 16/1 to make the switch to Old Trafford.

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is 33/1 to make a dramatic return to the club, after being sacked almost two years ago following a poor run of performances.