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Ralf Rangnick has been tipped to be the man to turn Manchester United into a title challenger again by former defender Mikael Silvestre.
Rangnick has arrived at Old Trafford on a six-month deal to be the club's interim manager.
The German will then move into the boardroom as part of a consultancy role for two years.
Manchester United can be restored to title challengers if Ralf Rangnick gets the job full-time next summer, according to former Red Devils defender Mikael Silvestre
Rangnick has taken over at Old Trafford on a six-month deal to become their interim manager
But for Silvestre, who played for United between 1999 and 2008, should Rangnick be given the managerial reins permanently, he believes the German can transform this group into a contender for the Premier League title.
'Rangnick is good news. We know what he wants from his players, he has a plan and knows how to execute it. It's a good appointment, I'm pleased with it,' Silvestre told the Sun.
'It is smart because it gives both sides time to see if there is a match - from the club's management and Ralf's perspective.
United sacked Ole Gunnar Solskjaer after defeat to Watford and sought out a temporary hire
Caretaker boss Michael Carrick will remain in charge for Arsenal clash on Thursday night
'There is a mid-term plan and it could be the one that takes United to being title
