Manchester United has appointed German football coach Ralf Rangnick as its interim manager, according to The Athletic.

The troubled Premier League giant has reportedly offered Rangnick a six-month contract. He will take the reign from caretaker manager, former United star Michael Carrick.

However, the German will not be in charge at this weekend’s key clash against Chelsea as he waits for a work permit.

Manchester United parted ways with Ole Gunnar Solskjaer last Sunday, a day after a 4-1 defeat against Watford left the Red Devils seventh in the Premier League.