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The new Manchester United manager is likely to get rid of Cristiano Ronaldo following his disappointing return, one pundit has said.

United are looking towards another new chapter as their hunt to end their trophy drought goes on. Ralf Rangnick is in interim charge, but he has signed up to a consultancy role at the end of the season.

And given Man Utd’s last trophy was the Europa League in 2017, their decision over Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s long-term replacement will prove crucial.

Amid links with Mauricio Pochettino, Erik ten Hag and more recently Ralph Hasenhuttl, whoever steps in will face a crucial summer transfer window.

There are calls for a new midfield signing amid reported interest in West Ham and England star Declan Rice. What’s more, a number of players including Jesse Lingard are likely to leave as free agents.

There is also mounting concern over the performances after Sunday’s 4-1 defeat to Manchester City.

According to Danny Mills, though, moving Ronaldo on should be a key task for the new coach. The Portugal international – who did not play against City – is United’s top scorer with 15 goals, but he has also faced criticism.

“As much of an icon of the game and a legend of the game that he is, has he taken Man Utd to the next level and done what they thought he was going to do? No, that would be the answer,” Mills told Football Insider.

“Sometimes