There are reports that Manchester United are going to appoint a new manager, but no one from the club was willing to comment.

According to reports, United are close to appointing a new manager, with Ten Hag expected to be their choice.

Sky Sports News has been told by sources from the camp of the Dutch player that compensation and how to handle a formal announcement had taken place after he impressed in his interview.

United denied having official discussions, calling such an advanced reading of the situation premature, and interim boss Rangnick declined to comment on reports regarding his potential successor.

The press conference for tomorrow's game will be held on Friday. I don't want to talk about new managers.

All the managers the club has spoken to are top managers. It is also true with him if this is included. That is all I can say at the moment.

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03 November 2021, North Rhine-Westphalia, Dortmund: Football: Champions League, Borussia Dortmund - Ajax Amsterdam, Group stage, Group C, Matchday 4, Signal Iduna Park. Amsterdam coach Erik ten Hag before the match. Photo by: Bernd Thissen/picture-alliance/dpa/AP Images
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I know which coaches they have spoken to so far and can say they are top coaches, and I was not consulted during the pursuit of a new manager.

Ronaldo back for Goodison trip

After losing ground in the race for a top-four spot, United head to Goodison Park on Saturday to try and get back on track.

However, United would be without several other players for the trip to Merseyside, despite the fact thatRonaldo was available for the game.

Cristiano Ronaldo
Image: Cristiano Ronaldo is back in contention for Man Utd's trip to Everton

He said that Cristiano is back again. He had to be taken off at half-time. He had an operation on his leg in 2015.

The doctor told me that they will remove the metal bolts from his legs tomorrow. He will be out for two or three weeks.

inson Cavani is still injured. Raphael Varane will not be able to play tomorrow. The same is true with Scott McTominay, I am afraid, he is having problems with the sole of his foot, so those four players will be missing.

Rangnick: Still a chance for top-four finish

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Highlights of Manchester United's draw against Leicester City in the Premier League.
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There is no room for error with United sitting three points adrift of Spurs in fourth and there is still a chance of qualification.

The team cannot afford to drop points if they look at the table.

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We still have a chance to qualify for the playoffs, but we need to win the game tomorrow to do that.

We all know that the game is very important for both sides and us as well. The most important qualities are character, energy, and commitment.

Game plan and tactics are one thing, but the most important is mentality, attitude, and physical strength.

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