'You'd need to have that chat' - Liverpool told Gareth Southgate could be their next manager

Liverpool may soon have the biggest managerial vacancy in world football. But there is currently as much talk about who will become the next manager of their bitter rivals Manchester United.

Current United boss Erik ten Hag eased the pressure on himself when his team came from behind to win an enthralling FA Cup quarter-final clash with Liverpool before the international break. The 4-3 victory ended Jurgen Klopp's side's hopes of winning a quadruple while maintaining Ten Hag's chances of ending an otherwise miserable season at Old Trafford with some silverware.

However, despite that success, which will see United take on Coventry City in the semi-finals, there is mounting speculation that new part-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe will turn to England boss Gareth Southgate as the club's next manager. Southgate, speaking ahead of England's 1-0 defeat to Brazil at Wembley on Saturday, was quick to play down the gossip.

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But with Southgate's contract with the Three Lions expiring at the end of the year and after Euro 2024, the speculation is likely to continue to rage. Former Liverpool defender Glen Johnson has had his say on one of the biggest talking points of the international break. But he's also given his opinion on whether Southgate could take over from Klopp at his old club.

“If he’s available in the summer, then you’ve got to look at all the options," said Johnson, who won 54 England caps during his playing career, to Betfred. "He’s done a brilliant job with England, so there’s no reason why he can’t be successful with a club like