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Erik ten Hag has not picked up the phone to call Ralf Rangnick since being appointed Manchester United boss.

The Dutchman will arrive at Old Trafford in the summer to succeed Rangnick who will move into a consultancy role, as well taking the Austria job, following his spell as interim manager.

Ten Hag still has to see out the season with Ajax but he has a major rebuild on his hands at United and club chiefs have already started planning for his arrival with movement in the hierarchy, as well as targeting new players with as many as 12 players expected to depart in the upcoming transfer window.

Rangnick's decision to juggle his position at United with the Austria job has been heavily scrutinised which has thrown doubt over how much influence he will have at the club. United have seemingly distanced itself from Rangnick and it appears Ten Hag has followed suit as he hasn't picked up the phone to call him despite having the 63-year-old's number.

Rangnick said: "I'm pretty sure he's got my phone number! He's got another couple of games to play with Ajax, we have another three games to play here. Whenever he wants to speak with me and exchange our opinions, I'm more than happy to do that.

"Knowing Erik [ten Hag] will be the manager, with a good recruitment process and bringing in the