Manchester United are in advanced talks to appoint Ralf Rangnick as the club's interim manager until the end of the season, sources told ESPN.
Rangnick, 63, is set to leave his role as head of sports and development at Lokomotiv Moscow and sign a six-month contract at Old Trafford.
Sources close to Rangnick initially distanced him from the role at Old Trafford when contacted by ESPN in the wake of Solskjaer's departure. Sources added a breakthrough was reached when a consultancy role was offered as part of Rangnick's move to the club. The exact terms of the consultancy role have yet to be determined but Rangnick is expected to stay on in some capacity at United once his interim tenure ends.