Manchester United are set to create a new position for Ed Woodward's replacement.
Richard Arnold is set to succeed Woodward as he steps down as the club's executive vice-chairman.
Sky Sports says a statement confirming Arnold's arrival could be made within weeks, although the decision is yet to be formally agreed and he is reportedly vying with two other club executives for the position.
If Arnold is successful, he is likely to take on the title of chief executive rather than Woodward's official title of executive vice-chairman.
Arnold was recruited by United as commercial director in 2007 before assuming the role of group managing director in 2013 and becoming board chairman of the club's foundation a year after that.
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