United seek to crown successor to king Alex
Ferguson shocked fans by announcing he is to retire at the end of the season, but the club has moved swiftly to replace one of the most successful managers in soccer history. Moyes, long mooted as a future United manager, and Real Madrid boss José Mourinho were instantly installed as the favourites, but sources close to the club said the Portuguese, who has been linked with a return to Chelsea, was never in the running.
There was speculation last night that Moyes would be appointed within 24 hours, and possibly as soon as today, after it emerged he had met with Everton officials in London, seemingly to end his time with the Toffees. His contract is to expire at the end of the season.
