This approach has been adopted successfully by fierce rivals Liverpool, who themselves have a backroom recruitment team of manager Jurgen Klopp, sporting director Michael Edwards, head of scouting and recruitment Dave Fallows and even their goalkeeping coach, John Achteberg. Players on huge wages are struggling to be moved on, such as Alexis Sanchez who is on a reported £350,000 a week. Paul Pogba has also struggled to match expectations since his £89m arrival in 2016, with reported interest from Real Madrid. The new-look Manchester United backroom staff are determined to identify young players with a hunger and passion for the club, whilst having potential to grow within the club. Manchester United legend Nicky Butt is in line for a new role at the clubDarren Fletcher had been linked with the role of Director of Football at Old Trafford

Source: Express May 23, 2019 10:29 UTC