From Hurtseler to Fabregas: 10 candidates for Manchester United and Tottenham

A list of ten coaches who could potentially find themselves at Manchester United or Tottenham has been drawn up amid the mounting pressure on Michael Carrick and Roberto De Zerbi following a sluggish start to their respective seasons.

This selection, while somewhat tongue-in-cheek, is not an exhaustive list of candidates that the clubs are actively engaging with.

• Daniel Farke: Farke’s return to the Premier League with Leeds has revitalised his managerial reputation. The switch to a three-centre-back formation has notably improved results for the side.
• Gareth Southgate: The former England manager has been linked with a move to United for some time. While taking the helm at Old Trafford comes with significant risk, the magnitude of the task could entice him.
• Kieran McKenna: McKenna, who worked in the systems of both clubs, served as Mourinho's assistant at United and has a background in Tottenham’s ranks. He’s currently without a job following his departure from Ipswich.
• Unai Emery: Although a move to Tottenham seems unlikely, Emery is viewed as a more plausible candidate for Manchester United. His successful stint in the Premier League has made him an attractive option for top clubs.
• Kit Andrews: The Brentford boss finds himself on this list due to his impressive work at the club. Football365 humorously suggests Tottenham might want to see if they can secure another talented Brentford manager.
• Mauricio Pochettino: Pochettino’s potential return to Tottenham remains one of the most discussed scenarios. Having spent five successful years at the club, both parties might be keen to see if they can rekindle that magic. A move to United isn’t off the table either.
• Eddie Howe: Regarded as a reliable Premier League manager, Football365 believes Howe could easily helm either of the two clubs, though they don’t suggest negotiations are underway just yet.
• Cesc Fabregas: Fabregas’s growing success in Italy is making him a potential candidate for a more prominent role. Despite his Arsenal and Chelsea connections, a move to Tottenham is not entirely ruled out, though United might make more sense.
• Julian Nagelsmann: Nagelsmann has previously been linked with top English clubs. Football365 sees him as fitting the profile of the type of manager who could attract interest from both Manchester United and Tottenham.
• Fabian Hurtseler: Topping the list is Hurtseler, whose Brighton side has made a bright start to the season, notably thrashing defending champions Arsenal just before the international break. His successes could make him a target for wealthier clubs, although it would be a risky move for him to leave a stable Brighton right now.