Man United Include Two Experienced Managers in Final Shortlist for Managerial Job

• Man United are in the market in search of a permanent manager who will take charge at the end of the season
• Ralf Rangnick, who is currently managing the side is expected to step down and take over a consultancy role at United
• PSG boss Mauricio Pochettino and Ajax's Erik Ten Hag are understood to be the leading candidates for the Red Devils job

Man United have reportedly intensified their search for a permanent manager to take over from Ralf Rangnick.

Rangnick was appointed to the role back in December 2021 on an interim basis, succeeding Ole Gunnar Solskjaer who had been sacked at the time.

However, the German is expected to quit the position at the end of the season as he takes on a consultancy role at the club.

Who could take over as Man United's permanent boss?

Daily Mail reports United chiefs 'have started the process to hire a new permanent manager' with a shortlist of candidates touted as ideal for the job now 'finalised'.

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According to the publication, Paris Saint-Germain boss Mauricio Pochettino and his Ajax counterpart Erik ten Hag are among the leading contenders shortlisted for the job.

However, Pochettino is understood to have an edge over Ten Hag owing to his experience in the Premier League managing Tottenham and Southampton.

The Argentine is currently chasing silverware with PSG, with the French giants firmly in the Champions League.

The same can be said of Ten Hag who successfully led Ajax to the Champions League knockouts where they are scheduled to face Benfica in the round of 16.

A look at Ralf Rangnick's spell

Meanwhile, Rangnick has been in charge of the Red Devils in 15 matches across competitions, winning eight, drawing five, and losing just twice.

His last outing with his United charges was against Leeds on Sunday, February 20, where the tie ended 4-2 in his side's favour.

Fred and Anthony Elanga came off the bench to score in the closing stages of the match to inspire the Manchester club to a thrilling win.

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Salah tops goalscorers charts

Earlier, Sports Brief reported Liverpool striker Mohamed Salah is the clear favourite to win the prestigious Golden Boot award this season.

The 29-year-old has found the back of the net 17 times thus far in the league to top the goalscorers charts.

His Liverpool teammate, Diogo Jota, is his closest challenger - with the ex-Wolves star currently having 12 goals to his name.