Julian Nagelsmann increasingly likely to become next Liverpool manager in Man United blow
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Credit: Imago Thu 12 March 2026 22:00, UK Liverpool are increasingly likely to beat Manchester United to Julian Nagelsmann if Arne Slot is to depart the club.The Reds have had a tough season to date, and are currently on course to miss out on Champions League qualification. Their defeat to Galatasaray in the first leg of the Champions League round of 16 on Tuesday has only heightened the pressure on Slot.Therefore, with Man United also on the search for a permanent manager for the 2026-27 campaign, the two clubs could now be set to fight over Nagelsmann, who has been heavily linked to Old Trafford in recent months.Now, the bookies believe that the current Germany National Team manager is increasingly likely to become the next Liverpool manager, with Oddschecker on 12 March confirming that his odds have been slashed down to 10/1. 📋 Liverpool Manager News 📋 Get the inside track on the Anfield dugout with real-time updates on shortlisted candidates, live betting market shifts, and key boardroom decisions.
VISIT THE MANAGER HUB MORE FOOTBALL INSIDER STORIES Julian Nagelsmann’s career explainedNagelsmann started his managerial career at Hoffenheim, where he took them from fighting relegation in the Bundesliga to Champions League qualification.From here, he took over at RB Leipzig and continued to find success. Between 2019 and 2021, he guided the club to the Champions League knockout stages for the first time and became the youngest-ever manager to win at this stage of the competition.As a result, Bayern Munich swooped in for him in 2021.
However, this adventure did not last long.While he did win the Bundesliga and two DFL-Supercup titles, he was unexpectedly sacked mid-way through the 2023-23 campaign, with the club one point off Borussia Dortmund at the summit.🚨🇩🇪 BREAKING: Germany national football team are reportedly considering Jürgen Klopp as a possible coach for the 2026 World Cup.Meanwhile, Julian Nagelsmann could be set to leave his role as the team’s manager.(BILD) pic.twitter.com/QeNzLOFijj— Speedline (@speedlinexx) March 11, 2026 This was despite only Pep Guardiola, Hansi Flick and Carlo Ancelotti averaging more points in the Bundesliga than the 38-year-old.Since 2023, he has been in charge of the German National Team and is preparing to take his nation to the 2026 World Cup.Who else is linked with the Liverpool manager’s job?Football Insider recently revealed that Liverpool would consider sacking Arne Slot if Champions League qualification isn’t achieved.As a result, the bookies believe that Xabi Alonso is the likely man to take over next at 1/1 odds.The former Reds star has been out of work since he left Real Madrid earlier this year in what was a short spell.Luis Enrique is also in the mix at 8/1 after impressing at Paris Saint-Germain, where he won the Champions League last season.Credit: ImagoOutsiders also include Jurgen Klopp and Roberto De Zerbi at 12/1 and 14/1, respectively. 🔴 Don’t Miss a Beat: Your Liverpool Insider Access Get the full story from Anfield and the AXA Training Centre with our dedicated expert hubs: Updated 24/7 with expert analysis from the heart of Merseyside.