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Managerial record: Played 397 Won 160 Drawn 119 Lost 118 Win percentage 40.3%

When he was sacked by Chelsea in April 2023, few would have expected Potter to be out of a job for long. But almost 18 months later, here we are.

Potter's short stay at Stamford Bridge did not work out amid a huge squad overhaul, but he previously received widespread acclaim for his work at Brighton, having initially honed his managerial skills with Swedish club Ostersund and Swansea.

The 49-year-old turned Brighton into a respected Premier League force in three years on the south coast and remains heavily touted for any high-profile job that becomes vacant - including the England post.

Before the Chelsea blip, Potter was described by many as the best English coach around for the attractive brand of football he developed at Brighton.

He also worked with United's director of football Ashworth at Amex Stadium, and has recently said he is ready to return to the game.

Speaking on Sky Sports, external about those United connections last week, Potter said: "I am the only coach in world football to be linked with Stoke City and Napoli in the same week.

"A lot of what I've read in the media is untrue and false. I take what the media say with a pinch of salt. I've had lots of conversations with lots of people."