Next Man Utd manager: Southgate and Potter would be WORSE than Ten Hag as clear top candidate once eyed by rival emerges [Video]

THE best candidate for the Manchester United manager’s job has been identified.

But top options Gareth Southgate and Graham Potter would both be WORSE than current boss Erik ten Hag.

Erik ten Hag is only the seventh-best fit to be Manchester United managerCredit: Reuters

He pips Gareth Southgate on the list but both are well off the leaderCredit: Getty

Dutchman Ten Hag is clinging on to his position as Old Trafford chief after going five matches without a win.

And now data gurus Carteret Analytics have crunched the numbers and worked out who would be the ideal fit to take the reins at United.

And it is Ruben Amorim who comes out at the top of the pile.

Ironically, the Sporting Lisbon boss was a target for arch rivals Liverpool when they replaced Jurgen Klopp before settling on Arne Slot.

But now, if United’s chiefs look at the numbers, he could be approached for the potential …