Man Utd close to hiring Rangnick as interim boss

Villarreal`s French midfielder Etienne Capoue (L) vies with Manchester United`s English defender Harry Maguire during the UEFA Champions League Group F football match. Pic/AFP

Ralf Rangnick is close to finalising a deal to become Manchester United's interim manager as they seek a replacement for the sacked Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, it was widely reported on Thursday.

The Premier League giants have identified the German, 63, who is currently head of sports and development at Russian club Lokomotiv Moscow, as a potential short-term successor to the Norwegian.

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