Manchester United players support Gareth Southgate as the potential replacement for Erik ten Hag, according to reports.

Manchester United players are reportedly eager to see Gareth Southgate take over as their manager, according to The Mirror. The England manager, whose future with the national team is uncertain after Euro 2024, has been linked with a move to replace Erik ten Hag at Old Trafford. The paper states that several United players are already on board with the idea of Southgate becoming their new manager. Having worked with a number of United players during his time with the national team, Southgate has built key relationships with them. Although his current contract expires after the European Championships, United are likely to try and lure him to Manchester in the summer.

In other news, Chelsea, Tottenham, and West Ham are all vying to sign Ivan Toney from Brentford, as reported by The Sun. The 28-year-old striker is said to be looking for a new club this summer and has expressed his desire to play for a top club. With Brentford struggling near the relegation zone, these three clubs are competing to secure Toney’s signature. Arsenal, who were previously linked with the player, have cooled their interest.

Meanwhile, Manchester United are said to be targeting two teenage players for summer moves, according to The Mail. Silva Mexes from Ipswich Town and Wesley Okoduwa from Wolves are the youngsters on United’s radar. Mexes, a 14-year-old forward, is close to completing a move to United’s academy, while Okoduwa, a 16-year-old right-back, is also a target for the club.

Chelsea central defender Thiago Silva is reportedly being pursued by Brazilian side Fluminense, as per The Standard. The 39-year-old’s contract with Chelsea expires at the end of the season, and Fluminense’s sporting director has admitted that signing Silva would be a dream for the club. Chelsea, on the other hand, are looking at potential reinforcements, including Lille’s Leny Yoro, Sporting’s Ousmane Diomande, and Nice star Jean-Clair Todibo. The Blues are also tracking a new striker and a left-back.