Ralf Rangnick is close to finalising a deal to become Manchester United interim manager until the end of the season.
Discussions are ongoing over a deal that would also see Rangnick remain at the club for two years beyond the end of the season in a consultancy role.
Ralf Rangnick told Man Utd board on Monday he’ll accept this interim job only if future ‘consultancy’ with power on club choices will be included in the deal. Man Utd are prepared to accept this condition. 🔴🇩🇪 #MUFC
Talks now on with Lokomotiv as advanced by @TheAthleticUK. pic.twitter.com/VA3XSb0eef
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) November 25, 2021
Ralf Rangnick, 63, is one of the most respected names in German football and is currently manager of sports and development for Lokomotiv Moscow.
United remain in talks with the Russian club over an agreement to release him.
As it stands, Michael Carrick is still expected to be in charge for Sunday’s Premier League game at Chelsea, live on Sky Sports.
Manchester United are in advanced talks with Ralf Rangnick as interim manager, as revealed by @David_Ornstein @lauriewhitwell earlier today 🔴🇩🇪 #MUFC
Deal not finalized yet – talks ongoing with Lokomotiv Moscow. Rangnick and Man Utd want to be respectful as he’s under contract. pic.twitter.com/wMFy9wseCE
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) November 25, 2021
Carrick has been placed in temporary charge while United conduct a thorough process to appoint an interim boss following the sacking of Ole Gunnar Solskjaer last week.
Former Barcelona head coach Ernesto Valverde and former Lyon head coach Rudi Garcia had also been considered for the interim role.
United are planning to make a permanent appointment at the end of the season and Paris Saint-Germain boss Mauricio Pochettino is their first choice, with Ajax head coach Erik ten Hag also in their thinking.
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