A long list of high-profile head coaches currently without

A long list of well-known coaches remains without a job as the new football season approaches, underlining how crowded the market is for managers across Europe.

Experienced names still on the market

The names include Gareth Southgate, Joachim Löw, Pep Guardiola, Arne Slot, Antonio Conte, Xavi Hernández, Thiago Motta, Stefano Pioli and Ernesto Valverde. Each brings experience at major clubs or in major international competitions.

The list also points to a wider trend in which clubs are looking not only at tactical ability but also at dressing-room management and adaptability. Even successful coaches can now spend time out of work while waiting for the right project.

Younger coaches and international options

The group also features younger coaches such as Rubén Baraja, Scott Parker and Robin van Persie, who have drawn attention through their style of work and results.

There are also names with international experience, including Carlos Queiroz, Walid Regragui and Zlatko Dalić, suggesting the coaching market extends beyond club football and could soon interest national teams as well.