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Rangnick took charge on an interim basis following November's departure of Ole Gunnar Solskjaer and it has now been confirmed that Erik ten Hag will become our ...

We have had a lot of discussions internally and know what has to happen. “That is the position we are in as a club and if we have clarity in our actions from now on, we can make some big steps in the right direction. “That is the position we are in as a club and if we have clarity in our actions from now on, we can make some big steps in the right direction.

Juan Mata has been handed a rare start for Manchester United against Brentford.

‘He said he’s trained well but it’s his first start to the season. Mata is out of contract at the end of the season and looks unlikely to sign a new deal, meaning tonight could be his farewell appearance in front of the home crowd. The big team news saw Juan Mata handed his first league start of the season with the likes of Fred and Marcus Rashford starting on the bench.

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United have suffered a fifth straight trophyless season, are all but certain not to qualify for the Champions League and can only match their worst points total of the Premier League era from 2013-14. United drew 1-1 against Chelsea on Thursday night, despite the London club's dominance in the match, and they'll be hoping to deliver an improved performance against Brentford. Alejandro Garnacho made his United debut versus Chelsea and more youngsters from the academy could be handed opportunities tonight. It's very possible, however, that the Mitchell love-in is restricted to United aficionados on social media and that many more casual supporters aren't familiar with him. Rangnick will continue in his consultancy role and the German said he wants to help 'United become a real force again'. The Lazio midfielder is a name that has been continually linked with United for some time now. Currently on loan with Sevilla, the France international has totted-up 79 goals and 50 assists from 269 appearances for United in all competitions. As for Howe, meanwhile, he has guided Saudi-backed Newcastle to the top half after taking over in November and initially being faced with a genuine relegation threat. United have three games remaining — against Brentford, Brighton and Crystal Palace — this season and Ralf Rangnick has received calls from fans to play the academy products. The midfielder is being touted as a possible option for United during the summer transfer window. United did at least manage to stop the rot somewhat with a 1-1 draw against Chelsea on Thursday, ensuring they didn’t make it three straight defeats. United are expected to put in the work for several recruits during the summer window. Keane is among the names that have been touted for the vacancy, along with the likes of Paul Clement, Phillip Cocu and Henning Berg.

MANCHESTER UNITED fans are planning to use their final home match as a protest against the Glazer family by walking out.

We respect that people have different ways of wanting to fix this, but we just felt like we need to be on the same page if what we do is to be effective. But the fans haven't forgotten, and even with the impending arrival of Erik ten Hag this summer, members of the group have told Joe.co.uk that this will not deter their plans to protest. "There's a lot of different groups from within the United fanbase who've had their own ideas of how to do this," a spokesperson told Joe.co.uk. Fans disrupted one of their biggest home games of the season against Liverpool, and the plans to breakaway into a new league were quickly retracted. The latest protest has been organised by the group 'The 1958', who are intent on upholding the values of United through culture and traditions. The owners have been targeted in their last two home games, and another protest is planned for their final fixture at Old Trafford this season.

Manchester United interim manager Ralf Rangnick will step away from the dugout at the end of the season and take on a two-year consultancy role to assist ...

I think it's important to see the big picture and then hopefully bring in the best possible players. "No matter which club, it is always necessary and important that you need an idea," he added. But asked again for a timeframe on these pieces falling into place at Old Trafford, he answered that it wouldn’t “necessarily need, three four years in order to do that”.

'This is a question you need to ask Erik ten Hag,' Rangnick told Sky Sports when asked about Ronaldo's future. Cristiano Ronaldo.

‘They strengthened the team, they brought in players not that popular at the time when they signed and developed into the two best teams in the world. Whilse defensive midfield is said to be a priority, Rangnick, who will move into a consultancy role at the club, believes new attackers should be the focus. Incoming boss Erik ten Hag arrives in the summer tasked with bringing the glory days back to Old Trafford and will set about bringing in a host of fresh faces.

'There should be three new strikers... but you need to ask Erik ten Hag about Ronaldo': Ralf Rangnick sheds light on Man United's transfer plans - and says ' ...

I think it's important to see the big picture and then hopefully bring in the best possible players. 'No matter which club, it is always necessary and important that you need an idea,' he said. Incoming boss Erik ten Hag has a number of issues to address when he arrives in Manchester Ralf Rangnick has claimed it is 'pretty obvious' that Manchester United need to sign three new strikers this summer, while insisting Cristiano Ronaldo's future is a matter for incoming boss Erik ten Hag to resolve. Ralf Rangnick says it is 'pretty obvious' that Manchester United need to sign three new strikers but you need to ask Erik ten Hag about Ronaldo': Ralf Rangnick sheds light on Man United's transfer plans - and says 'minor corrections' to the team are 'NOT enough'

ERIK TEN HAG is expected to spend big in the summer as he looks to rebuild Manchester United.

And Rangnick refused to answer whether the Portugal captain would be part of Ten Hag’s plans when he enters the Old Trafford. Ten Hag has a reputation for rebuilding teams, whilst also tapping into the academy and giving young prospects the opportunity to cement themselves in his plans if they step up to the mark when called upon. Cristiano Ronaldo could be the only out and out number nine at United when Ten Hag takes the club’s reins.

Manchester United host Brentford in the Premier League on Monday night, with the Red Devils looking to end a run of disappointing results.

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Manchester United are reportedly ‘set’ to make Tyrell Malacia their first signing of the Erik ten Hag era. And any potential deal will be bad news for Alex Telles and Brandon Williams. "I know I can play in this league, and I know I can get to the top and that's what I want to do." But it seems like a move to United is on the cards and he’s the likeliest to be the first player Ten Hag brings with him to the fallen Premier League giants. "I can't wait for the weekend so I can get to the stadium. Manchester United are hoping to sign Malacia this summer, with the club intending for him to challenge Luke Shaw for a starting berth.

The former United captain thinks that the club's disastrous season could work in the new manager's favour but warned of the 'big gap' to Manchester City and ...

“I think recruitment is gonna be [important]… he’s going to have to get the right players in, the right characters and get players out the door because the last few years just haven’t been good enough. They’re going to reinvest, they’re going to get players in, they’re going to get stronger. United are set to undergo a sizeable rebuild during the summer transfer window with a number of players tipped to leave. “We’re talking about Man United rebuilding as if Liverpool and Man City and these other teams are going to take it easy over the summer. “I think that it’s the points total that worries me. Maybe the new manager is coming at a good time because I think you can’t get any worse.

Manchester United's soon-to-be departed interim manager Ralf Rangnick was frank in his assessment of the iconic number seven in the aftermath of United's ...

However, since then Ronaldo has managed to continue his heroics in front of goal while also curbing his temper tantrums. Thankfully, United held on to register a 3-1 victory in West London. Ronaldo snatched a jacket from a member of backroom staff before throwing it to the floor, while refusing to take a seat in the dugout and instead watching the remainder of the game sat on some steps.

Erik ten Hag's arrival at Old Trafford reportedly had a mixed reception from the Manchester United squad but defender Diogo Dalot suggests that is far from ...

Rangnick will take on a two-year consultancy role, as well as being in charge of Austria, as he moves upstairs to assist the transitional period United are about to embark on. Then we'll have time in pre-season to work together (with Ten Hag), get our ideas right and start the new season. He said on Ten Hag's imminent arrival: "Knowing Erik will be the manager, with a good recruitment process and bringing in the right players, I'm very positive the supporters and the media will be able to see a better team and, at the end, hopefully a better position in the league."

Preview followed by live coverage of Monday's Premier League game between Manchester United and Brentford.

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The relief turned to disbelief a couple of minutes later when the peerless Ronaldo slipped and fell over when clean through on goal thanks to a delightful Diogo Dalot through ball. He is not alone, of course, and the sub-plot of the game revolved around the imminent shake-up expected from Ten Hag and how the supporters would react to their last home game of a wretched season. It was his ninth goal in his last six league games for the club, a spell in which he has accounted for all but three of his team’s output.

Ronaldo was not to be denied, however, and scored from the spot after Rico Henry bundled him over inside the box. Raphael Varane then got in on the act to add a ...

Raphael Varane then got in on the act to add a deflected third. Of course, there were a number of excellent performers in the red shirt as United completed the double over the south-west Londoners. Ronaldo, our newly crowned Player of the Month, started May in the same barnstorming manner and was the runaway winner, as he was in the 1-1 draw with Chelsea last time out.

Manchester United's players will be embracing new methods next season once Erik ten Hag arrives in the summer with the current squad now knowing what to ...

I know the history of this great club and the passion of the fans, and I am absolutely determined to develop a team capable of delivering the success they deserve." However his vision is said to have impressed the club's hierarchy. Then we'll have time in pre-season to work together, get our ideas right and start the new season."

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"Any top manager will believe he can get a reaction from the players and he will get backing. I think the job that Ten Hag has is absolutely huge." They go on to win it and then win the Premier League but they are back at the party in year three. That is not to say winning the title or the Champions League but they get them back on track where they are competing. That is why I think the talk of five years or more is a nonsense." They are going to invest, they are going to get players in, they are going to get stronger. "It is the points tally that worries me because they are so far behind. "We have seen Manchester United through the season, when things have gone against them, that is it, they throw the towel in. That is the bit that has to be dealt with because these players are not as bad as the points tally that is on that board. "He was never at the level of Jurgen Klopp or Pep Guardiola and was never going to overtake them, but it felt like something was just building. Surely that is something that Ten Hag has to deal with first and foremost?" "I think it is really interesting hearing stories about how toxic the dressing room is.