have reportedly informed their players that Erik ten Hag will be the club’s new permanent manager.
For several weeks the boss has been the frontrunner for the job having impressed in interviews with club chiefs and has seen off competition from PSG’s .
The Dutchman looks set to take over the reins from interim boss in the summer and the claim these plans have now been communicated to the players.
An official announcement by the club is expected after United’s crunch clash with Arsenal on Saturday afternoon.
United fans are eagerly awaiting some positive news following Tuesday night’s humiliating 4-0 defeat to rivals Liverpool at Anfield.
Rangnick said in the aftermath the club could with the club six years behind Liverpool.
The rebuilding process already appears to be underway with United’s chief scout, Jim Lawlor, and Marcel Bout, head of global scouting, both leaving the club.
A statement from the club on Wednesday read: ‘Jim Lawlor has decided to step down from his role as chief scout in the summer after 16 years with the club.
‘During that time, Jim played a key role in the development of multiple trophy-winning Manchester United teams and was an important source of guidance to Sir Alex Ferguson and each of the managers who have followed him.
‘Jim leaves the club with our warmest thanks for his significant contribution and our very best wishes for the future. Marcel Bout has departed from his role as head of global scouting after eight years with the club.
‘A respected figure within and outside of Manchester United, Marcel has played an important part as an assistant coach and in the strengthening of our scouting capabilities in recent years.
‘Marcel leaves the club with our warmest thanks for his significant contribution and our very best wishes for the future.’
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