Gareth Southgate says he won't consider job offers until after Euro 2024. He criticized speculation linking him to Manchester United and called it disrespectful to Erik ten Hag.
Southgate's current England contract ends in December and he hasn't agreed to a new one before his fourth major tournament with the team.
The 53-year-old is reportedly a top target for Manchester United if they decide to replace the current manager, Ten Hag.
Southgate said contract talks with the Football Association are on hold as he focuses on leading England to their first men's international trophy since the 1966 World Cup.
Southgate stated that he is fully focused on delivering a European Championship as the England manager ahead of Saturday's friendly against Brazil at Wembley.
Southgate emphasized that speculation about a manager in place is disrespectful and he does not entertain such rumors.
Southgate, as president of the LMA, has no time for such speculation.
Southgate is reported to have a good relationship with Dave Brailsford, who is part of Ratcliffe's football operations team at United.
He also has good terms with Newcastle sporting director Dan Ashworth, who is another potential candidate to move to Old Trafford according to reports.
Southgate's reputation is strong after leading England to the 2018 World Cup semi-finals, the 2021 European Championship final, and the World Cup quarter-finals in Qatar a year later.
Regardless of the chance to join United, Southgate said he will not speak to anyone until after the Euros.
Southgate reaffirmed his focus on the European Championship and said he won't entertain job discussions until after the competition.
Southgate stated that signing a contract before the Euros would lead to questions about proving himself, so he won't entertain discussing contracts before that.
He will not speak to anyone else before the Euros and has always maintained this stance.
With eight years in the job, Southgate is not open to speaking to anyone else while in the current role.
AFP
