Next Man Utd manager: Top candidates and their chances of landing Old Trafford job

Manchester United face a major decision in the coming months as they seek to appoint a new manager.

They will be the fifth man to hold the reigns permanently since Sir Alex Ferguson retired in 2013 following Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's sacking in December. Ralf Rangnick has taken interim charge in the months since, but is set to take up a consultancy role at Old Trafford. United have seen their rivals race clear in recent years and are in the midst of a lengthy trophy drought.

Not since the 2017 Europa League final have they claimed silverware which highlights their decline. Much has been made of the importance of the upcoming decisions as the club's top brass attempt to settle on a vision and appoint a man who aligns with their views. We take a look at the men in the frame for the Old Trafford hotseat and their chances of landing the job.

The PSG boss has long been earmarked as a future United boss. His work at Tottenham put him firmly in the shop window and a lunchtime engagement with Sir Alex Ferguson only fuelled speculation regarding his future. The north London club withstood interest back in 2018 when he was initially the favourite to succeed Jose Mourinho, only for Ole Gunnar Solskjaer to get the job.

Pochettino was sacked within a year of those Manchester links and, despite claiming silverware with PSG, his stock has not risen like many expected. Nevertheless his efforts in the Premier League have certainly left an impression on those on the red half of Manchester.

His marriage at PSG is far from a happy one and an amicable departure this summer appears increasingly likely. That could prove to United's advantage as they wouldn't have to pay any compensation. Despite that, given how this season has gone in