Southgate has confirmed he will not coach Manchester United! The club is too disappointing, and Sir Alex would rather attend a concert.

Manchester United remains indecisive on key decisions, and Sir Jim Ratcliffe has yet to consider firing manager Ruben Amorim. What is clear is that even if Sir Jim reconsiders, former England manager Southgate will not be taking over the role.

David Ornstein, a respected transfer expert from "The Athletic," stated that despite Amorim’s unacceptable results, Manchester United has not yet decided to part ways with him. "Amorim is under immense pressure, but much of it comes from himself and the inherent burden of managing United," Ornstein said. "As far as I know, United currently has no intention or plans to sack him."

Ornstein added that even if United opts for a managerial change, Southgate will not be among the candidates. "There has been talk about potential new managers, but I haven’t heard of any list of replacements for Amorim. Of course, if United changes managers, they will look at various options—temporary, long-term, or even post-2026 World Cup. But I can assure you, Southgate is not part of United’s plans."

It is reported that United’s decision to rule out Southgate came after understanding the former England coach’s mindset. Southgate is skeptical about managing the Red Devils, believing it would take four years to successfully rebuild the team, a timeframe he doubts the club would grant.

Today’s Manchester United may intimidate many, and for some foreign coaches, even the city’s weather is a major obstacle. Former Barcelona coach Xavi jokingly remarked that while he admires United, he does not like Manchester’s climate. He half-jokingly told close friends that the city’s gloomy, rainy weather would be a significant deterrent if United were to invite him.

According to UK betting odds, the top favorite to be United’s manager over Christmas remains the current coach Amorim, followed by Crystal Palace’s Oliver Glasner. Glasner’s contract expires at the end of this season, meaning he could move freely to any club, including United, next summer.

It is said that with only nine months left on his contract, Glasner’s release clause has significantly decreased, reportedly as low as £2.5 million. However, under the rules, although managers cannot sign pre-contract agreements with other clubs in January like players, they can engage in informal talks and reach a gentleman’s agreement for future employment.

Football finance expert Adam Williams pointed out that if Manchester United and other Premier League giants want to poach Glasner, it might be more difficult and expensive than for clubs in other leagues. This is because they must maintain good relations within the Premier League. Crystal Palace owner Steve Parish holds considerable influence on the Premier League board and is regarded as the most powerful figure outside the big six. Therefore, other clubs do not want to upset him, which could drive Glasner’s price up to £3 million or even £4 million.

Williams stated, "If United wants to buy out Glasner’s contract now, it’s likely only worth the remaining nine months. There may be some legal complexities, and it’s not as simple as just calculating a number, but it’s roughly between £3 million and £4 million."

At this moment, hope at Manchester United is so faint that legendary manager Sir Alex Ferguson would rather stay in Manchester to enjoy a concert than travel south to London to watch the team play Brentford in the Premier League. The Sun confirmed that Sir Alex attended a Manchester concert by The Pure Red Band last Saturday, a group featuring his decades-long friend Mick Hucknall.

Before the 1994 Champions League group match between United and Barcelona, Hucknall trained with United and visited the hotel rooms of Giggs and Paul Ince in Barcelona. Back then, United players still shared rooms on away trips, with those two rooming together.

Most Manchester United fans agree with Sir Alex’s choice, prioritizing health. At 83 years old, there’s no need for the elder statesman to endure long journeys to watch the team and suffer frustrations at away games.