Ralf Rangnick has refused to comment on speculation that Erik ten Hag is set to be named the next Manchester United manager.
Reports surfaced earlier this week that the Ajax boss is the preferred candidate to be the club’s next permanent manager, having interviewed for the role last month. Rangnick reportedly beat out Mauricio Pochettino who was also said to be in the frame to be the long-term replacement for Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, who was sacked at the end of 2021.
Rangnick was appointed as interim manager shortly after Solskjaer’s dismissal, tasked with overseeing the Red Devils’ fortunes until the end of the season. There had been suggestions that the 63-year-old could stay on into next season, but a run of poor form has put paid to that possibility.
