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While Richard Arnold, John Murtough and Rangick will have their own targets for United, their next manager will almost certainly want to have his say on the direction of the club.

Getting that position filled in the immediate future could give United the boost they need, knowing that they have their top target coming in this summer.

The issue United face in those negotiations may well be the fact that Champions League football for next season is far from certain.

While they currently hold fourth in the table, United are only four points ahead of Wolves in eighth.

That puts even more importance on games against Burnley, Southampton, Brighton and Leeds for United to solidify their position in the table and give their next manager the best platform to build upon.