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Manchester United 'expected to announced Ed Woodward's replacement within weeks'... after the embattled CEO announced in April that he would leave at the end of 2021 after the disastrous attempt to join the European Super League

Manchester United are reportedly close to unveiling a successor to outgoing chief executive Ed Woodward.

The 49-year-old, who advised the Glazer family on their takeover of the Red Devils in 2005 and became CEO of the club in 2013, has received constant criticism during his time at the helm, most recently following United's disastrous attempt to join the European Super League.

Following the debacle, Woodward announced that he would leave his current role at the end of the year, with his replacement expected to be Richard Arnold, according to Sky News.

Ed Woodward will step down as Manchester United CEO after a difficult eight years in the role

A source told the news outlet that a statement confirming Arnold's arrival could be made within weeks, although the decision is yet to be formally agreed and he is reportedly vying with two other club executives for the position.