Former RB Leipzig manager Ralf Rangnick would be interested in replacing Ole Gunnar Solskjaer at Manchester United if the latter is sacked over the upcoming international break, according to reports. The current Red Devils boss is facing an uncertain future at Old Trafford after Saturday’s one-sided defeat at the hands of Manchester City on their own patch.
Solskjaer has been on thin ice since United were thrashed by Liverpool in last month’s encounter but looked to be in the process of redeeming himself after mounting a solid response.
United went on to register a convincing win over Tottenham before claiming a welcome point in the Champions League against Atalanta away from home.
However, the performance in Saturday’s meeting with their cross-city rivals will have done little to convince the club’s hierarchy that Solskjaer is the right man to turn their fortunes around.
The hosts were firmly second-best throughout the encounter, with an own goal from Eric Bailly handing City the perfect start before Bernardo Silva doubled their advantage on the stroke of half-time.
It remains to be seen whether Solskjaer will be relieved of his duties over the coming weeks, but it seems as though there will be no shortage of potential candidates with a desire to take over at Old Trafford.
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Rangnick was originally linked with the United job back in 2019 but has since rekindled his interest in the role amid the ongoing speculation over Solskjaer’s future, according to Bild.
The 63-year-old has been out of a job in management since calling time on his spell in charge of Leipzig two years ago to become Red Bull’s global sporting director.
He went on to leave the Red Bull group earlier this year to join Russian outfit Lokomotiv Moscow as the club’s managing director.
It is claimed that he was previously keen on taking charge of United and would again consider the possibility of swapping his current role for the opportunity to manage the Red Devils in the near future.
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