Ralf Rangnick can see himself as long-term manager at Manchester United.
The German, 63, is yet to agree a move to Old Trafford, with details of his role at the end of the season still not finalised.
The Sun says United have reached an agreement with Lokomotiv Moscow's head of sports and development to become their interim manager.
The Red Devils made it clear he will then take on a similar role to his Lokomotiv job for the next two seasons.
But Rangnick's side are still negotiating the final details of his contract, with a possible clause allowing him to continue as boss if he wants to.
If he does agree to a move into an overseeing role, he wants assurances over the power he will have in terms of player recruitment and development.
There is also no agreement as yet about any bonuses he will receive for United's success during his time in an overseeing role.
He does not want his move to United just to be seen as a six-month interim term before being moved upstairs, but a serious longer-term project.
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