After months of conjecture, Manchester United are closing in on their next permanent manager, Ajax's Erik ten Hag.

The agreement to bring the Dutchman to Old Trafford is 'essentially done,' according to United sources. Since Sir Alex Ferguson retired in 2013, he has been earmarked as United's preferred choice.

It's been nearly three weeks since the interview with the Dutchman. Since Ole Gunnar Solskjaer was fired in November, many Manchester United fans have been demanding for him to be the club's next manager.

Although United are on the verge of appointing Ten Hag as their new manager, the team still has seven Premier League games left to play before the season comes to a close, which means they must devote their attention to other concerns as well. In an attempt to answer as many questions as possible from United's supporters on Thursday, MEN Sport's chief United writer, Samuel Luckhurst, hosted a QA session in an attempt to try and answer as many questions as possible from United's supporters on everything from the club's summer transfer plans to the impending arrival of Ten Hag.

In regards to Cristiano Ronaldo, what is the current situation? What are your thoughts on his remaining at United in the event that they do not qualify for Europe's elite competition? Also, do you believe it will have an impact on Ten Hag's style of play, and who do you think United will sign as a striker?

This is what people are saying:

SL: Rangnick has concerns about Ronaldo's role going forward, and Ronaldo, of course, is not happy with how United's season has gone. This is why. There are very few athletes that are completely content in that changing room.

The role Ronaldo would play under Ten Hag's leadership intrigues me. As a focal point for Ajax, Sebastian Haller is still my favorite player, and I still don't believe that Cristiano Ronaldo is an issue.

Half of the goals he has scored have been winners. It is not his fault that the majority of his teammates are intimidated by him or are unable to satisfy his expectations. It was last week that someone referred to the Ronaldo transaction as "devastating." Edinson Cavani would have been Manchester United's main striker if they hadn't signed him, and look at how often he's crying off this season.

Q; Martial was a character that existed outside of Cavani's universe. Is there anything else I can say?

Given the likelihood that United will not compete in the Champions League next season, Ronaldo may play the majority of the league games while getting respite for the Europa League or Europa Conference League - should the Red Devils qualify for continental action.

As for Ronaldo, he is likely to make his own decisions about his future as a player and personality. His team hasn't played in the Europa League, so he has never been there. He last competed in the Uefa Cup in 2002, when he was 17 years old. Since then, the Champions League has been the only thing he has known. Whether he remains or leaves, it is simple for both sides to portray the situation as a win-win situation.

Q; There has been a lot of speculation about Paul Mitchell and the Deputy Director of Football. Aside from that, is there any real interest in Darwin Nunez?

A 'deputy' position would be difficult for Mitchell to accept, given the senior positions he has had and is presently holding. SL: Despite the fact that his family is from Stalybridge and he is plainly familiar with Rangnick, United made it clear that he was at Old Trafford for the Youth Cup game because he was visiting family.

Nunez fits the profile of a player United will almost certainly have to target in the summer of 2019, given the fact that their market appeal will be similar to that of the previous summer, albeit not as low due to the fact that they have a coach who does not provoke much skepticism. It remains to be seen whether they will pursue him, but considering the way the Portuguese media operates, you will not be short of'stories' regarding Nunez and United (with the blessing of the clubs).

Q: You indicated in your story this morning that Manchester United may be interested in signing a full-back. Is this because they anticipate to sell one of Diogo Dalot's or Aaron Wan-contracts, Bissaka's and if so, do you think they could consider a deal for Middlesbrough's Djed Spence as a replacement? Also, do you believe that the Kalvin Phillips trade is one that is likely to be completed?

I think the position at right-back is even worse today than it was when they wanted Kieran Trippier in the summer. Luke Shaw and Alex Telles have not performed well this season, and Ethan Laird has not had a successful loan spell at Bournemouth. Brandon Williams is open to departing permanently. If Manchester United are to regain their former credibility, they will require an upgrade.

However, supporters should brace themselves for the conclusion of the summer mourning the failure to reinforce one or two areas. Full-backs and/or centers are in high demand, but United must move players on long-term contracts with few takers in order to afford them.

Djed Spence has a very 2019 cultural reset vibe to me, and United is well aware that what they did that summer was a complete and utter failure. If Ten Hag is content with Phillips' presence, then absolutely.

Q: In light of the overseas pre-season and the early start of the Premier League, who will be the most sought-after targets for various positions and will the transfer market be disrupted?

The fact that they were able to conclude all of their business before travelling to Bangkok would be noteworthy. Due to the impractical nature of this goal, I don't believe anyone is aiming for it. It would also be irrational not to conduct any additional transactions while the window remains open until the beginning of September, simply because the squad has dispersed to various continents. I don't think the tour is an excuse to stop people from coming in or going out.

Kalvin Phillips is a firm target for Man United

Q: What are your honest thoughts on whether or not Ten Hag stays with David De Gea? If not, do you have any thoughts on whether we should keep Dean Henderson or find a new goalie? I understand that it isn't a significant problem position for United at the moment, but it still appears to be one that Ten Hag would like to resolve.

SL: Henderson would be out of the picture, most likely on loan, and United would want a back-up goalkeeper. He will simply be waiting for Ten Hag to make a decision on the matter. De Gea has been voted the best goalkeeper in the Premier League this season, while Henderson was desired by Ajax manager Ten Hag.

Q: In terms of players leaving this summer, how many are you expecting? Naturally, Paul Pogba, Jesse Lingard, Juan Mata, and Edinson Cavani are all out of contract, but should we expect to see a slew of other players depart as well? The possibility of ten people walking out doesn't bother me in the least.

SL: Someone at Manchester United stated in January that the club is in a position to sell players, which has not been the case in recent years. As an aside, I thought that was an odd observation given that they are still dealing with the same issues: dead wood players on longish contracts who are off-putting to potential buyers.

There is a strong desire to sell, and it could be the defining characteristic that distinguishes United's current age from the Woodward era, when they were unable to sell anything.

Q: Do you know if Leeds United's Raphinha is a potential target for the rightwing position? Also, do you think one of the right-backs will be released during the summer?

In my opinion, if they follow through on their interest in and work on Phillips, it is unlikely that they will pilfer any more players from Leeds United.

Q: Is there any truth to the claims of a better contract for Paul Pogba being offered? Will Ten Hag consider him a good match, or is he one of the 'big personalities' that he would want to move on from?

In the warm-up at Goodison Park last week, Pogba's body was at United but his head was elsewhere. Having him stay would be quite a surprise.

Q: I was wondering whether somebody from our recruitment department could tell me who scouted and approved Wan-Bissaka. The head of the recruitment department, Jim Lawlor, is he still? If Lawlor and Matt Judge are still working for the club, I can't figure out why. Over the last few years, they've been the ones who made the club sign players and pay them a lot of money.

SL: That was brought up recently in conversation, and according to numerous sources I've spoken with over the last few years, it's getting to the point where I'm beginning to wonder if the number was made up. To be fair, a source within the agency claimed that compiling a long list of players for a job is not difficult. I've played FIFA, and I'm well aware of how simple it is to do so! However, 804 is an absurdly enormous figure, and it was not the fault of United's recruitment department. Someone stated that they 'didn't have the time' to prepare such a lengthy list.

Consequently, I believe they invited scouts all around the world to submit the names of right-backs in the territories they were covering and then distorted the data, to use the words of a United source who said they "manipulated the data." It goes without saying that someone in the upper echelons of United Airlines regrets the 804.

Matt Judge has been the main man in charge of transfers for the past six years, and he will continue to be the main man. It's a stroke of good fortune for him. Mr. Ed Woodward has been replaced by Richard Arnold, whom he knew from his time at Bristol University. It's possible that Jim Lawlor has worked for United for nearly two decades. The fact that both are in such high-ranking positions seems quite reasonable to me, although United did revamp their scouting network a few years ago, with Lawlor being the most important member of that team. Given his success percentage when working with Louis van Gaal, his function isn't as confusing as that of Marcel Bout.

Q: Can you tell us which members of the Ten Hag recruitment team were in charge of the process and what their reasoning was for bringing Ten Hag on board? Although I haven't watched Ajax play or heard anything about him, it seems hazardous to me. Are we expecting that under the new regime, Donny van de Beek will get greater game time and an opportunity to shine as a result?

SL: I agree that it is a danger. I can understand the advantages and disadvantages of both coaches, but I've always thought Pochettino was the better fit for Manchester United.