Moyes set for dream job

MANCHESTER United chief executive David Gill has labelled the chance to succeed Sir Alex Ferguson at Old Trafford as "the dream job".

It is widely expected United will confirm David Moyes as their next manager, possibly as early as today.

Some have viewed the task as impossible, given Ferguson's staggering collection of trophies.

But Gill doesn’t agree: "It’s a dream job," he said. "We knew this day would come. We have been preparing for it.

"The new manager will inherit a great squad and infrastructure off the pitch, with a great staff.

"He will be walking into a difficult situation in terms of the number of trophies, but the positive of also having the support of the Manchester United family."

Moyes is believed to have spoken to Everton chairman Bill Kenwright about his desire to move to Old Trafford when his contract expires in the summer.

Moyes' first game in charge will be the Community Shield against either Manchester City or Wigan at Wembley on August 11, which could have become Ferguson's 50th trophy.

Meanwhile, Moyes is facing his first major test as United manager - even before being appointed.

Star striker Wayne Rooney is believed to have suggested to Ferguson it would be better if he made a fresh start away from Old Trafford.

United have rejected the idea out of hand

But it is thought Rooney has been wondering about his future at United.

With two years on his contract, United must make a move or risk him electing to let the deal run down and leave for nothing.