Manchester United are reportedly confident of hiring Gareth Southgate as their next manager, with Sir Jim Ratcliffe keen on the England boss. Erik ten Hag currently occupies the dugout at Old Trafford but, despite Sunday’s stirring 3-2 victory over Liverpool, his long-term future is up in the air. United remain adrift of Aston Villa and Tottenham as they look to qualify for next season’s Champions League. And failing to finish in the top five will likely see the 54-year-old axed at the end of the campaign, regardless of how they fare in the FA Cup. According to the Daily Star, Ratcliffe has se…
