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Manchester United interim manager Ralf Rangnick could only work six days a month when he takes up his new role at the end of the season.The German took charge of the Red Devils in December following Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s sacking. But his tenure will only last until the end of the current campaign, after which a permanent manager will take the reins.Man United are still yet to confirm who their next manager will be, though it is understood Paris Saint-Germain’s Mauricio Pochettino and Ajax’s Erik ten Hag are leading the race.

Manchester United have decided to chop around £750,000-a-week in wages this summer as they look to lower costs at the club.The Red Devils are set for some major changes at the end of the season, not least in the managerial department. As Ralf Rangnick prepares to make the move upstairs to a consultancy role, a new coach will come in.Erik ten Hag and Mauricio Pochettino are the frontrunners for the position while Luis Enrique and Julen Lopetegui are also set to be spoken to about the vacancy.

Sevilla coach Julen Lopetegui appears to have ruled himself out of the running to become the next Manchester United manager.

Rio Ferdinand believes Manchester United have a tough time finding a new manager that will take them to the top - with no "Pep Guardiola" like figure out there.The Red Devils are drafting up a shortlist of potential new coaches with several on their wish list. Among them include Erik ten Hag of Ajax, Paris Saint-Germain's Mauricio Pochettino and Sevilla boss Julen Lopetegui.Ralf Rangnick took the job after Ole Gunnar Solskjaer was sacked in November but the German coach has only been brought in on an interim basis. He will move upstairs in a consultancy role at the end of the season.

Manchester United - because they are not a real football club. The Ajax boss has moved up on the managerial wish list at Old Trafford and was interviewed for the role last week. As well as the Dutchman, the likes of Mauricio Pochettino and Julen Lopetegui are being eyed.But fans are keen to see Ten Hag arrive due to the attacking brand of football on display in Amsterdam and the way he has helped young players achieve their potential.

Spain manager Luis Enrique has previously expressed his intent to manage in England amid Manchester United links.

Manchester United to appoint three-time Champions League winning manager Zinedine Zidane as the club's new head coach.The Red Devils have this week stepped up their efforts to appoint their next permanent manager at Old Trafford as club chiefs interviewed Ajax boss Erik ten Hag on Monday. The Dutchman is one of two frontrunners for the job alongside Paris Saint-Germain head coach Mauricio Pochettino.The pair are believed to be joined on United's four-man shortlist by Sevilla's Julen Lopetegui and Spain national team boss Luis Enrique.

Manchester United may have entered the interviewing process with Ajax boss Erik ten Hag, but they appear to have the upper hand with Mauricio Pochettino too.United are expected to swiftly appoint their new long-term manager ahead of next season as Ralf Rangnick's position as interim boss expires on June 1. And Ten Hag reportedly held talks with United on Monday as the Dutchman became the instant frontrunner to take the role.But Pochettino remains his primary competitor, and the PSG boss is expected to leave his current role this summer.

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Robin van Persie has already outlined his expectations for the next permanent Manchester United manager after the Old Trafford giants held talks with Erik ten Hag. Further discussions are planned after United settled on the Ajax coach as their preferred candidate to replace Ole Gunnar Solskjaer.

Manchester United legend Gary Neville has revealed that he would prefer his former club appoint PSG boss Mauricio Pochettino as their manager rather than Erik ten Hag.Since Ole Gunnar Solskjaer was sacked earlier this season, Pochettino has been deemed the favourite for the vacancy, with many reporting that the Argentine is keen to return to the Premier League. The former Tottenham manager saw his PSG side knocked out of the Champions League by Real Madrid earlier this month and it feels only a matter of time before he departs Le Parc Des Princes.But The Mail reported that Ten Hag has already been interviewed by the Red Devils and there is a feeling that the position is the Ajax manager’s to lose.

Supporters have urged Manchester United to 'stop the interview process' amid reports they have already held first talks with Erik ten Hag over the managerial position at Old Trafford.

Manchester United's four shortlisted managers have been sacked a total of five times between them in their managerial careers.The Red Devils have reportedly whittled down their list of targets to four managers as they look to install a new man in the dugout for next season. Erik ten Hag, Mauricio Pochettino, Julen Lopetegui and Luis Enrique are the remaining managers being considered to replace Ole Gunnar Solskjaer by the decision makers at Old Trafford.However, United fans have reason for concern, with the four managers having been sacked a total of five times between them already in their careers.Pochettino has been dismissed twice in his career, first by Espanyol in his maiden managerial role after just under four years in the dugout.

Manchester United may have made a breakthrough in their search for a new manager as Erik Ten Hag has reportedly been interviewed for the upcoming job in the summer.United had drawn up a potential four-man shortlist to take over on a long-term basis in the summer when Ralf Rangnick's temporary deal expires. However, they had been urged to make a late push for Thomas Tuchel following the sanctions imposed at Chelsea.But reports of a Chelsea raid appear wide of the mark as Ten Hag has now reportedly been interviewed by United bosses, meaning that they may have chosen their new manager.

Manchester United managerial candidate Mauricio Pochettino has suffered a torrid run of form lately and reports suggest it could cost Paris Saint-Germain £17million to sack the Argentine and his staff.

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Sevilla were on Wednesday handed a boost over Anthony Martial's fitness ahead of hosting West Ham in the first leg of their Europa League last 16 tie.

Manchester United fans are split after the latest development surrounding Anthony Martial.

Sevilla boss Julen Lopetegui has delivered his initial verdict after Manchester United loanee Anthony Martial was forced off inside half an hour on Sunday.

have agreed terms with the Blues in December before talks broke down, has played a key role under Julen Lopetegui so far this season.However, he is now set for a game on the sidelines after he was adjudged to have lashed out at Espanyol forward Javi Puado by referee Pablo Gonzalez Fuertes - and shown a second yellow card.Having been fouled by Puado, Kounde's reaction was ruled to have gone too far in pushing back at his rival, with VAR agreeing to the disbelief of both the player and viewers at home.One viewer wrote: "Don't know what's more shocking- the fact that the ref thought it was a red or that VAR didn't overturn it."With a second adding: "Is this a red card? This is an absolute joke of a booking."A third continued: "That’s absolutely scandalous."Should Chelsea sign Jules Kounde this summer? Give us your thoughts in the comments sectionWith a fourth concluding: "Kounde did little wrong and the opposing player flops to the ground as if he’s been hit with a brick."Before the red card, Anthony Martial had to go off due to an injury for the away side, with former Manchester City midfielder Fernando admitting that they were not themselves on the day.He said: "It was a complicated game, it was strange."We are struggling with injuries and inconsistency. The best thing right now is to not think about how far we are from the lead.

Newcastle are reportedly plotting a new bid for Sevilla star Diego Carlos - just weeks after seeing their £40million offer rebuffed.Toon boss Eddie Howe splashed the cash in January in a bid to boost Newcastle's survival hopes, with Kieran Trippier, Chris Wood, Bruno Guimaraes, Matt Targett and Dan Burn all signing on at St James' Park during the winter transfer window.However, a deal for Carlos evaded them after Sevilla played hardball over their defensive lynchpin.But the Magpies are still keen on luring Carlos to the Premier League and are planning to make a fresh raid on Sevilla in the summer.