Ralf Rangnick set to be named Man Utd boss in next 24 hours and could be in charge against Arsenal on Thursday night
RALF RANGNICK is set to named Manchester United manager in the next 24 hours, according to reports.
The German has been selected by Red Devils chiefs as the man to guide them until the end of the season.
Its imminent completion, however, could see the 63-year-old take to the Old Trafford dugout for the first time on Thursday as his new side host Arsenal.
Should his visa not arrive in time, however, Rangnick's first outing could come on Sunday against Crystal Palace instead.
The former RB Leipzig boss is currently head of sports and development at Lokomotiv Moscow.
But he is happy to leave to join United.
He held face-to-face meetings with Red Devils chiefs in London last week.
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Rangnick took the unusual step of handling negotiations himself, rather than acting through an agent.
He is widely regarded a a pioneer of 'gegenpressing', with the likes of Jurgen Klopp, Thomas Tuchel and Julian Nagelsmann all having been influenced by his methods.
United's new boss also has a knack for spotting talent, having unearthed Norwegian star Erling Haaland.
He could introduce his innovative 4-2-2-2 formation to Old Trafford.
Although fans are beginning to ponder where Cristiano Ronaldo will fit in, after the Portuguese was benched by Michael Carrick for yesterday's 1-1 draw with Chelsea.
Jamie Carragher believes that Rangnick is the man to get United back into the Champions League.
Although former club captain Roy Keane has slammed his old team for opting to hire an interim.
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