Ed Woodward is set to leave his position as Manchester United’s executive vice-chairman as planned in April with managing director Richard Arnold lined up to succeed him.
While Woodward took a hands-on role in last week’s dramatic events at Old Trafford with the sacking of Ole Gunnar Solksjaer and recruitment of Ralf Rangnick as interim manager, he is not planning to stay on until a permanent appointment has been made next summer.
Managing director Richard Arnold (L) is lined up to succeed Ed Woodward (R) at Man United
Arnold is understood to want to take charge as soon as possible, although a final decision regarding the timing of the transition rests with the Glazer family.