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Ryan Giggs will not be considered as a permanent replacement for David Moyes - even if United win all of their remaining matches this season.

The caretaker boss restored the feelgood factor to Old Trafford yesterday, overseeing an entertaining 4-0 thumping of Norwich City.

Worshipped by the Reds' faithful, Giggs has the backing of former manager and current director Sir Alex Ferguson.

But M.E.N. Sport understands that United are committed to seeking out an experienced successor to Moyes, who was sacked on Tuesday.

The Dutch newspaper De Telegraaf yesterday claimed the club had already reached an agreement with Holland coach Louis van Gaal to take over after he leads his country at this summer's World Cup.

But the Reds have denied those claims.

It is understood they are still 'considering a number of potential targets' and will not be rushed into a decision.

Bizarre rumours also surfaced that the Reds were interested in an unlikely swoop for Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho but they are just that.

Others to be linked with the post are Bayern Munich manager Pep Guardiola and Real Madrid supremo Carlo Ancelotti.

Giggs, 40, was given a rapturous welcome by supporters when he emerged from the tunnel before kick-off yesterday afternoon.

Insiders say he has been 'a breath of fresh air' at United's Carrington training complex and is relishing the opportunity.

Officials are keen to ensure that Giggs, who has been at the club since 1987, and members of the Class of '92 work alongside the new man and that the coaching staff 'retains a Manchester United feel'.

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Meanwhile, the Sunday Times reported this morning that Moyes was furious at the way his departure was handled.

News of the Scot's imminent dismissal broke on Monday afternoon but the paper claims he was in the dark and that his calls and texts to Ferguson went unanswered.

The article, which would appear to have been heavily influenced by Moyes, adds that he was made to wait until the following morning to learn his fate, that Wayne Rooney and Darren Fletcher gave him their support and that Adnan Januzaj was 'emotional' when he learned of the former manager's departure.

It also claims United tried to gazump Real Madrid's ultimately successful £85m bid for Gareth Bale last year and will this summer look to move for Edinson Cavani, Cesc Fabregas, Luke Shaw, Adam Lallana, Toni Kroos and Raphael Varane.

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