Julen Lopetegui rules himself out of running for Manchester United manager's job

Manchester United and Erik ten Hag could face complications over any move to bring Robin van Persie back to Old Trafford as assistant manager - according to reports. Ajax expect Ten Hag to become the next United manager even though key figures at the club insist no deal has been formalised.

Interim manager Ralf Rangnick has named his starting line-up for Manchester United's Premier League showdown with relegation-threatened Everton at Goodison Park this lunchtime.

Manchester United favourite Louis Saha reckons the jury will be out on Erik ten Hag until he brings silverware back to Old Trafford. United have not won a trophy for coming up five seasons as they prepare to appoint the Ajax coach as their next permanent manager.

Fred is close to leading the way in goal contributions at Manchester United in the Premier League under Ralf Rangnick.

Former Feyenoord and Genk manager Mario Been believes it would be wise for Erik ten Hag to show Cristiano Ronaldo the exit door if he is appointed as Manchester United's new manager.

Rio Ferdinand has told Manchester United to follow Arsenal’s lead as Erik ten Hag seemingly closes in on the managerial job.

Ajax manager Erik ten Hag has already provided Manchester United with an insight into what he could bring to Old Trafford if they were to turn to him as their new permanent manager.

Steve McClaren has already told Manchester United how Cristiano Ronaldo can guide them to success this season, likening his drive to former captain Roy Keane.

Gary Neville has expressed his surprise at Bruno Fernandes' Manchester United extension but feels the decision may have been sparked after consultation with the next Reds boss.

Stan Collymore believes Arsenal will "choke" during the Champions League run-in and hand a top-four spot to either Manchester United or Tottenham Hotspur.

Manchester United are set to step up their progress in their quest to appoint their next permanent manager over the coming weeks after holding talks with Ajax boss Erik ten Hag.

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.

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.

Paulo Dybala is reportedly set to leave Juventus at the end of the season after failing to agree a new deal with the Italian outfit.

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.

Manchester United manager Ralf Rangnick has been pictured enjoying cricket on holiday in Barbados.

Your Manchester United morning headlines for Sunday, March 20.

Mauricio Pochettino admits he doesn’t know whether he’ll still be in charge of Paris Saint-Germain next season.

Gary Neville has agreed with former team-mate Roy Keane that Manchester United should target Atletico Madrid boss Diego Simeone to become the club's next manager.

Manchester United have identified Erik ten Hag as their preferred candidate in the race to become their next permanent manager - but two of the most renowned pundits disagree over who the club should appoint.