July 21st 2024.
After leading England to success in the European Championship, Gareth Southgate is now a highly sought-after manager. As soon as he submitted his resignation letter to the Football Association, bookmakers were already taking bets on who would replace him. And now, the odds have been released on where Southgate will go next in his managerial career.
It wouldn't be surprising if Southgate decides to take a break from football for a while. While he has offers to become a television analyst during the Nations League group matches in September, he may not feel comfortable critiquing his successor. The top choice for his next destination is Manchester United, with odds of 2/1 from Paddy Power and Betfair. The club has long been linked with a move for Southgate to replace Erik ten Hag at Old Trafford. However, ten Hag recently signed a contract extension after winning the FA Cup, so it's uncertain if Southgate will have the opportunity to take the reins there.
Other potential destinations for Southgate include Newcastle at 6/1 and Crystal Palace and Aston Villa at 10/1 and 12/1 respectively. However, both clubs seem to be in a good position with their current managers and may not be looking for a change. Plus, Southgate's cautious style may not be a good fit for these clubs unless they are in a relegation battle and need his expertise.
There is also the possibility of Southgate moving abroad to manage in Italy's Serie A or Germany's Bundesliga. While it's not common for English managers to find success overseas, it has worked for some in the past. Southgate himself has been learning German, but it would be premature to assume that he's headed to manage in the Bundesliga.
As for his immediate future, Southgate may have an opportunity to take over at Fulham if they struggle at the start of the Premier League season. The odds of this happening are currently 25/1, but it's not a sure thing.
In other football news, two Crystal Palace players who were part of the England squad at the Euros are being linked with moves away from the club. Marc Guehi is evens with bet365 to stay at Selhurst Park, but there is a possibility that he may join Liverpool, with odds of 4/1 from the same bookmaker. Eberechi Eze is also in high demand, with several firms offering odds on him joining Tottenham, but the most appealing odds are from BetMGM at 2/1.
Finally, in the world of American sports, baseball has resumed after the All-Star break, and the Cleveland Guardians are the favorites, with odds of 4/6 from Paddy Power and Betfair, to win the American League Central Division. They have an impressive record of 59 wins and 38 losses so far this season.
It's clear that Southgate will have plenty of options to consider as he moves on from his successful stint as England manager. Whether he stays in England or takes on a new challenge abroad, it's safe to say that he will be in high demand for a long time to come.
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