Overview

• Danny Rohl has held face-to-face talks in London and is viewed by several decision-makers as the leading candidate for the role.
• Kevin Muscat remains on the shortlist, but his availability is uncertain as Shanghai Port pursue the Chinese Super League title.
• Steven Gerrard withdrew after constructive discussions, with timing cited as the reason for stepping away from a potential return.
• Chairman Andrew Cavenagh, vice-chairman Paraag Marathe and senior staff conducted interviews in London, while under-19 coach Steven Smith leads first-team training.
• Names discussed include Slaven Bilic and, according to Paul Scholes, an approach to Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, with reports warning a hire before Saturday’s Dundee United game may be difficult.