Man United told not to appoint Ralph Hasenhuttl amid Paul Scholes claim

Manchester United should not appoint Southampton chief Ralph Hasenhuttl as their new manager in the summer, according to Carlton Palmer.

Ralf Rangnick is in interim charge of the Red Devils until the end of the campaign but, with there being question marks over who will be in the Old Trafford dugout for the long-term, it has led to plenty of speculation over who could be at the helm on the opening day of next season.

Manchester United legend Paul Scholes has suggested Hasenhuttl would be a ‘good fit’ as the Red Devils continue their search for a boss to replace Rangnick.

Scholes’ BT Sport colleague Glenn Hoddle also claimed giving the Austrian the top job ‘makes sense’ ahead of a new era at Old Trafford.

It comes after Hasenhuttl told German outlet Kicker, via The Athletic, that he will consider retiring from management when his current Southampton contract expires.

In the interview, Hasenhuttl admitted to having no intention of being in the dugout beyond the age of 57.

Hasenhuttl has entered the final two-and-a-half years of his Saints deal, with the agreement set to expire in the summer of 2024.

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Palmer believes Hasenhuttl should be commended for how he has performed at the Southampton helm.

However, the former Saints midfielder feels being handed the Manchester United job would be a step too far.

Palmer exclusively told GIVEMESPORT: “I think he’s done a good job. They finished 15th in the league last year and they’re currently 10th in the league this season.

“He’s not been spectacular, but he’s done a good job. To be linked with Manchester United because they’ve had a recent good run of form, I think this is where you have the sliding scales in