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Lokomotiv Moscow's former president has launched a furious tirade against Manchester United's expected interim boss Ralf Rangnick, labelling him a 'merchant' who only came to Russia 'to earn money'.
Sportsmail understands the 63-year-old German coach - who is head of sports and development at Lokomotiv - has agreed terms on a six-month contract at Old Trafford following Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's sacking last weekend.
Sources say that an agreement has yet to be reached between the two clubs but it is expected United will be able to secure his release from the Russian club, who Rangnick only joined in July.
Lokomotiv Moscow's ex-president has labelled Ralf Rangnick (above) a 'merchant' after he agreed a six-month deal at Manchester United
The German only joined the Russian club in July but is now set to be interim boss at Old Trafford
Rangnick has inspired German coaches at the top of the European game - such as Liverpool's Jurgen Klopp, Chelsea boss Thomas Tuchel and Bayern Munich counterpart Julian Nagelsmann - with his 'gegenpressing' approach.
But former Lokomotiv president Nikolai Naumov has launched a scathing attack on Rangnick, insisting the former RB Leipzig boss 'absolutely does not care about football'.
'It's not about Manchester. For
