Rangnick on Man Utd manager search: I know my opinion

Ralf Rangnick says he has an opinion on who should be the next Manchester United boss but is yet to discuss the subject with the club's hierarchy.

United's interim manager is the seventh occupant of the Old Trafford dugout - including caretaker spells by Ryan Giggs and Michael Carrick - since legendary boss Sir Alex Ferguson retired in 2013.

They are searching for another permanent manager once more while trying to secure a top-four finish and progress into the latter stages of the Champions League.

Manchester United football director John Murtough says a "thorough process" is under way as the club looks to start challenging for "top trophies" again.

But that process has not yet extended to asking for Rangnick's view.

"So far, we've not spoken about that," he told Sky Sports News.

"Not with John Murtough or anyone else, we've not spoken about this topic over the last weeks and months since I've been here. I know my opinion but so far we've not spoken about that so it's all I can tell you."

Mauricio Pochettino remains the favourite for the United job, according to the bookmakers, and in November Sky Sports News reported that he would be interested in the role.

Erik ten Hag is also among the favourites for the job, and his work at Ajax has won the admiration of Rangnick.

"I don't know him to start with as a person, but I've seen how Ajax have developed since he's been there," Rangnick said.

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