The race to become the next Manchester United manager is seemingly down to just three names after one of the contenders ruled himself out of the running.
United are in the process of trying to recruit a new permanent manager in what will surely be one of the most crucial appointments in their history. Indeed, the next incumbent will be the Red Devils’ fifth permanent appointment since Sir Alex Ferguson walked away in 2013. And this time, none have probably been more crucial to the club’s status.
As it stands, the new manager will be taking charge of a side on the periphery of the Champions League places. While that could change between now and the season’s end, it is Arsenal who currently occupy fourth.
Long-term, the aim will be to close that gap between Manchester United and rivals Liverpool and Manchester City. Those two sides have dominated Premier League proceedings in recent seasons.
United need to get their next appointment right on two fronts. Firstly, the next manager must be a wise appointment. Secondly, the club has to start getting their new signings right too.
On both occasions, there have been too many disappointments of late.
Key to the next phase in United’s history will be Ralf Rangnick. Alongside new chief executive, Richard Arnold, interim boss Rangnick will have a big say in United’s next appointment.
To that end, interviews over the forthcoming vacancy have stepped up a notch in recent days. Two of those contenders, Erik Ten Hag and Mauricio…
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