Manchester United will announce the appointment of Louis van Gaal as the club's new manager next week.
The Dutchman who last month agreed to succeed David Moyes as permanent boss at Old Trafford, will begin work when his job as Netherlands coach ends after this summer's World Cup in Brazil.
But United have opted to wait until after the club's last Premier League fixture - away to Southampton on Sunday - before making the appointment official, goal.com reported Wednesday.
The Red Devils have endured a torrid season which saw Sir Alex Ferguson's successor David Moyes sacked after just 10 months in charge and Ryan Giggs handed the reins for the final four matches of the campaign.
Louis van Gaal has won league titles in three different countries and a Champions League trophy, and regards United as the perfect final chapter in a glittering managerial career.
