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David Beckham says Sir Jim Ratcliffe is giving Manchester United "a fresh perspective" and implementing much-needed changes at the club.

"I really like Jim," Beckham said on the Rio Ferdinand Presents podcast, external. "I've met him a few times over the years with a few mutual friends and I think that he's a fan and obviously he's a great businessman as well. One of the best and one of the biggest.

"But I think more importantly the fans see that he cares, and I think that's a big part of it. Obviously the fans had lost faith with the leadership over the years and he really cares about what he wants to do and what he wants to create.

"So, hopefully, things will change but these things take time.

"I think we have been quite patient as United fans over the years, but we want those good old days back. The sooner the better."

Manchester United have added Turkey boss and former Italy striker Vincenzo Montella, 50, to their shortlist of potential candidates to replace Dutch boss Erik ten Hag, 54, at Old Trafford. (Ajansspor - in Turkish, external)

Ten Hag will have to oversee an immediate improvement in results and performances at Manchester United if he is to keep his job beyond the next international break. (Mirror, external)

Meanwhile, United are lining up midfield replacements for Denmark international Christian Eriksen, 32, as well as Brazil international Casemiro, 32. (Football Insider, external)

Finally, the Red Devils are clear favourites to sign Netherlands midfielder Frenkie de Jong, 27, if he leaves Barcelona next summer. (Fichajes - in Spanish, external)

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The way Manchester United communicated the news former manager Sir Alex Ferguson will leave his role as ambassador at the end of the season "could have been better".

That's the view of United podcaster Nick McCabe, who was unimpressed with how the club handled the statement of Ferguson's impending departure from his multi-million pound position as global ambassador and club director.

The legendary ex-United boss had a conversation with co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe last week.

"An unpopular decision which Ineos seem to making quite a few of at the moment," McCabe told BBC Radio 5 Live Drive. "I know a couple of months ago around 250 staff members lost their jobs as well so they are certainly making cutthroat decisions.

"I don't have a huge issue with the decision itself - it's more about how it came about. The communication could have been better because fans have had an emotional reaction to it.

"The majority I've seen is people unhappy at it. In the quote from the club it said something along the lines of he'll still be welcome to attend games - of course he will!"

While frustrated by the communication, McCabe was able to see reasons for the move by Ineos.

"It feels like strictly a business decision with the cost cutting that they are making," McCabe added, "because [Ferguson] is rumoured to be on more of a wage than the England manager. If that is the case, it's obviously a significant amount.

"If Ineos want to move into this new future with this new vision, maybe [removing] the looming shadow of Sir Alex Ferguson could be a good thing."

Listen to the full chat on BBC Sounds from 2:21:00

Bayern Munich's Canada defender Alphonso Davies, 23, is a key target for Manchester United next summer. (Sky Germany, external)

United are open to selling Antony for about £40m and could let the winger go out on loan in January to help increase his value. (Mail, external)

Meanwhile, Paris St-Germain remain interested in signing forward Marcus Rashford after their summer approach was knocked back by United. (Team talk, external)

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We asked you to rank Manchester United's six permanent or interim managers since Sir Alex Ferguson retired in 2013.

Under the points system used - which calculates percentages to give an overall ranking based on which position all participants placed each manager in their list - Jose Mourinho narrowly beat Ole Gunnar Solskjaer to secure the top spot.

The Norwegian was followed by Louis van Gaal, Erik ten Hag, David Moyes and, finally, Ralf Rangnick.

Here are some comments you left about the managers:

Hoss: Jose - no doubt, The only one to cross 80 points. If the executives did not side with Paul Pogba against him United would have won the league the following season. Everything he said about every player was right. He was massively let down by the club.

Callum: The best manager by far was Ole! He came in after Mourinho (who should have been listened to) rocked the boat and told everyone how bad things were. After that, Ole was managing with one hand tied behind his back, couldn't speak his mind, was backed by sheer incompetence in the transfer market. He should be given another shot with a proper system in place.

Chibueze: It is kind of difficult to say as they have all been average. The standard of the Premier League has improved since Ferguson left - hence the managers after him have all seemed mediocre. Managers like Jurgen Klopp and Pep Guardiola have raised the bar so high that other very good ones now seem average. The football since Ferguson has just seemed awful.

If you haven't yet ranked the six bosses, you can still do so here

The above result is based on the standings at 16:00 BST on Tuesday

Could things have been different under Jose Mourinho if the right people were in charge?

That is a question The Devils' Advocate team have been pondering while discussing all the managers who have taken charge at Old Trafford since Sir Alex Ferguson's retirement.

Listen to the full episode on BBC Sounds

On the latest episode of BBC Radio Manchester's The Devils' Advocate podcast, the team debate who has been the club's best manager since Sir Alex Ferguson - who will leave his role as global ambassador at the end of the season - retired in 2013.

Joe McGrath said: "In my heart, I loved football under Ole Gunnar Solskjaer. There was so much excitement and we had great memories. We were one kick away from winning the Europa League and it could have all changed.

"My head would say Jose Mourinho was the better manager. If he didn't throw his toys out of the pram and self-sabotage his own team, he could have had a longer career at the club.

Co-presenter Gaz Drinkwater added: "When things happen more recently, we're more likely to be negative about them. In the future, will we not look back at him [Erik ten Hag] winning two trophies [more favourably]?

"My head and my heart say Jose. The football was the best under Ole but I'm sticking with Jose. The trophies we won and the players he signed were Manchester United standard."

Listen to the full debate on BBC Sounds

What do you think, United fans? Who should be known as the best manager at Old Trafford since Ferguson and why? Let us know here, external and rank them here

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They were always going to be big shoes to fill and those who have tried have had varying degrees of success since.

So who has been the best manager in the Old Trafford hot seat since Sir Alex Ferguson retired in 2013?

Rank the six permanent and interim bosses here

*caretaker managers excluded

Simon Stone
Chief football news reporter

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Sir Alex Ferguson will leave his role as Manchester United ambassador at the end of the season.

Ferguson has been paid a multi-million pound sum by United since his retirement as manager in 2013.

During that period the 82-year-old has acted as a global ambassador and club director. He has been a regular at games and retains a seat in the directors' box.

Club sources say Ferguson, United's most successful manager thanks to his 13 Premier League titles, two Champions Leagues, five FA Cups and four League Cups - among others - will always be welcome at Old Trafford and the decision has been taken amicably following a direct conversation between the Scot and co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe last week.

However, it comes as Ratcliffe looks to cut costs in order to invest more money in the team.

Over 250 staff members have been made redundant already in a move the club expect to save about £10m a year.

Last month, the club announced a £113m net loss. It is known to be close to the Premier League's £115m three-year loss limit, although United have said they are committed to abiding by the rules.

United are 14th in the Premier League and manager Erik ten Hag remains in his job before Saturday's game against Brentford despite intense speculation over his future.

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Southampton (Premier League), St Pauli (Bundesliga) and Lecce (Serie A) are the only sides who have scored fewer league goals in Europe's top five divisions than Manchester United's five.

Simon Stone
Chief football news reporter

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Erik ten Hag returned to Manchester United on Monday to prepare for Saturday’s Premier League game against Brentford at Old Trafford.

The Dutchman was under intense pressure heading into the international break.

Although he followed a terrible 3-0 home defeat by Tottenham with creditable away draws against FC Porto and Aston Villa, there was huge speculation he would lose his job before United’s league campaign resumed.

However, that has not happened and Ten Hag is focussing on turning United’s season round.

Club officials are not happy at the club’s current 14th placed position in the Premier League and Ten Hag faces a critical few games as he looks to reverse current form, which has seen his side go five games without a win.

After the Brentford game United travel to Istanbul for a Europa League meeting with Fenerbahce, currently managed by former United boss Jose Mourinho, before a league trip to West Ham.

Manchester United have been closely monitoring Crystal Palace winger Eberechi Eze, 26, with the club's scouting department keeping tabs on the England international throughout last season. (Football Transfers), external

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BBC Sport pundit Fara Williams will be answering your questions, giving her insight and opinion around your club.

So what would you like to ask the former England midfielder?

What can your team achieve after their start to the season? Who has been your best player so far? What does the manager's future hold?

Send in your questions here, external

Who has been the best Manchester United boss since Sir Alex Ferguson?

On the latest episode of The Devils' Advocate podcast, BBC Radio Manchester's Gaz Drinkwater and Joe McGrath discuss managers who have been through the Old Trafford door since Ferguson's retirement in May 2013.

Listen to the full episode on BBC Sounds

Simon Stone
Chief football news reporter

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With all the talk about Lee Carsley and the uncertainty around the England job, Erik ten Hag's anticipated return to Manchester United is almost going under the radar.

Ten Hag's former coach Benni McCarthy spoke out in favour of the Dutchman over the weekend, saying that too often the performances United's players produced in training were not replicated on matchday.

Ten Hag is due back at Carrington - most of United's players are still on international duty - to begin preparations for Saturday's home game against Brentford, whose manager Thomas Frank was among those spoken to by United's hierarchy towards the end of last season.

After that, it is a Europa League trip to a Fenerbahce side managed by former United boss Jose Mourinho.

Manchester United approached Stuttgart manager Sebastian Hoeness, 42, to replace Erik ten Hag over the summer but he turned them down. (Bild - in German), external

Meanwhile, United are still in with a chance of recruiting former Chelsea and Bayern Munich boss Thomas Tuchel, despite the 51-year-old being linked with the England job. (Teamtalk), external

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Manchester United's Christian Eriksen, 32, is expected to rejoin his former club Ajax when his contract expires next summer. (Sun), external

Meanwhile, fellow midfielder Kobbie Mainoo is close to agreeing a new contract at Old Trafford. (Manchester Evening News)

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