Could Manchester United’s next manager come from… the United States Men’s National Team? USMNT head coach Mauricio Pochettino is the odds-on favorite in Hard Rock Bet Sportsbook’s new soccer betting market that allows players to wager on the big question: who will be United’s next manager?
Pochettino leads the board at -170, putting the American national team boss at the center of an intriguing club-versus-country storyline. Former Newcastle manager Eddie Howe, and a shocking stay for Michael Carrick are his closest challengers – both priced at +400 (4/1), followed by “Any Other Manager” at +500 (5/1).
The board also features plenty of familiar United names, with Wayne Rooney, David Beckham, and both Phil and Gary Neville among the long shots. And for anyone eyeing an even bigger American twist, former United and USMNT goalkeeper Tim Howard sits at 500/1.
Here’s a look at the names leading the conversation and their odds to take over in Manchester.
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Current Odds to be the next Manchester United manager
Notably, the betting market here is specifically “Who will be the Man United Manager on the 1st of January 2027” – so if Michael Carrick departs and an interim manager is named, this market still would not settle until January 1st.
- Mauricio Pochettino, -170
- Eddie Howe, +400
- Michael Carrick, +400
- Any Other Manager, +500
- Ernesto Valverde, +1000
- Julian Nagelsmann, +1000
- Antonio Conte, +1500
- Gareth Southgate, +2000
- Roy Keane, +2000
- Unai Emery, +3000
- David Beckham, +5000
- David Moyes, +5000
- Didier Deschamps, +5000
- Gary Neville, +5000
- Kieran McKenna, +5000
- Oliver Glasner, +5000
- Paul Scholes, +5000
- Phil Neville, +5000
- Ruud van Nistelrooy, +5000
- Ryan Giggs, +5000
- Thomas Tuchel, +5000
- Wayne Rooney, +5000
- Jesse Marsch, +10000
- Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, +10000
- Tim Howard, +50000
All referenced odds are subject to change. Learn how to understand odds.
To find this unique market, check out the Premier League Odds section of the betting app and click on the ‘Specials’ tab.
Will the USMNT need a new manager?
Mauricio Pochettino has opened as the betting favorite at -170 to take over at Old Trafford, meaning the USMNT might be on the lookout for a new manager. Using our betting odds calculator, that -170 price carries an implied probability of nearly 63%.
Pochettino has been in charge of the United States Men’s team since September 2024, and lead the team to a Round of 16 exit at last summer’s World Cup. He signed a new deal with the USMNT back in August to keep him with the team through 2030, and reporting suggests there is a buyout clause in the region of $10 million… but it could be worth it. With Pochettino, United would be getting loads of Premier League experience from the former Southampton, Tottenham, and Chelsea manager.
Will Michael Carrick be sacked?
There’s credible reporting to suggest that Michael Carrick’s time as the manager at Manchester United is coming to an end – with an announcement taking place as soon as this week. Through ten games the Red Devils sit in the relegation zone – 18th place – having secured just a single win.
🚨 Manchester United intend to relieve Michael Carrick of duties. #MUFC say no final decision & nothing set in stone but work undertaken on replacements + multiple sources anticipate change before Liverpool. W/ @lauriewhitwell @AdamCrafton_ @TheAthleticFC https://t.co/E1W3QbGYx1
— David Ornstein (@David_Ornstein) November 9, 2026
However, he’s still in the job now, and bettors can wager on his stay at +400… the second highest odds on the board.
Second time’s a charm
While the board is packed with familiar names, the odds suggest the possibility of a few sensational returns to the sideline at Old Trafford. There are four names on the list (excluding Carrick) that have already taken charge of Manchester United at some point in the past, including:
- Ryan Giggs (50/1)
- David Moyes (50/1)
- Ruud van Nistelrooy (50/1)
- Ole Gunnar Solskjaer (100/1)
Could another former player take the reigns?
Michael Carrick is a legend in Manchester, having enjoyed 12 fruitful seasons with United before hanging up his boots. Could he be replaced by another former player? In addition to Ruud and Ole listed above, Hard Rock Bet is offering odds on:
- Roy Keane (20/1)
- David Beckham (50/1)
- Gary Neville9 (50/1)
- Phil Neville (50/1)
- Paul Scholes (50/1)
- Ryan Giggs (50/1)
- Wayne Rooney (50/1)
- Tim Howard (500/1)
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