Ralf Rangnick admits Man United are in dire need of a huge rebuild this summer but urges the Red Devils to target 'hungry' players over big names as the German appears to hint his current squad do not have the appetite to play at Old Trafford

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Manchester United interim manager Ralf Rangnick insisted the Red Devils need a rebuild and should target 'hungry' players this summer.

Under Rangnick, United are back in the race for top four, currently sitting sixth, three points off fourth place Arsenal.

But the gap between the Red Devils and the top of the table is still massive and whoever takes over at the club faces a challenging task to bridge it.

Manchester United interim manager Ralf Rangnick urged the club to target 'hungry' players

Rangnick is set to step away from his role as manager at the end of the season but his future at Old Trafford is uncertain with his upcoming advisory role at the club still to be confirmed.

But the German has clear ideas on how United should tackle the transfer window as he claimed the club needs to sign 'hungry' players, hinting that his current squad don't have the appetite to play for the Red Devils.

'It's obvious that something needs to be changed, something needs to be rebuilt in the summer,' he told Sky Sports. 

The German appeared to hint that his current squad don't have the appetite to play for United

'The team could do with some more highly-talented, hungry players who really want to develop their own careers.

'I don't think it should be that much about signing big names. I wouldn't mind big names! 

'But for me it's important about being competitive, hungry, seeing a move to a club - and I have always believed this - not only as a big contract, a big-name club, but the next logical step in his career.

'If this happens, then you have a completely different level of motivation, aspiration, inspiration to play for whatever club that is. That should be the major target for the summer transfer window.'

Ajax boss Erik ten Hag appears to be the leading contender for the vacancy at Old Trafford

Ajax boss Erik ten Hag appears to be the leading contender for the vacancy at Old Trafford and confirmed talks with the club have taken place. 

The 52-year-old was interviewed last week about becoming Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's permanent successor in the summer.

United have also spoken to Paris Saint-Germain manager Mauricio Pochettino.