Reports | Ralf Rangnick to be appointed as Manchester United interim manager

The English giants are hoping to appoint an interim manager until the end of the season, before hiring their preferred choice on a permanent basis next summer. According to David Ornstein, United have reached an agreement with Ralf Rangnick to become interim manager until the remainder of the season as he penned a 6-month contract. It is understood that the German will then stay on with the club in a consultancy position for two years. The 63-year-old, who is currently the manager of sports and development for Russian club Lokomotiv Moscow, is awaiting a work permit to officially take charge of the Red Devils. 

It is understood that the timing of the deal will prevent the former RB Leipzig manager from taking charge of the Premier League side when they face Chelsea this Sunday. Rangnick had reservations about taking the job after the Norwegian's sacking, as he wasn't interested in a short-term deal, but he changed his mind after United offered him a role to stay on after the end of his interim spell.