Sources: United's search for tech director goes on

With David De Gea reportedly close to a new Manchester United deal, the FC crew discuss his merits for a big contract and a shot at the captaincy. Manchester United starlet Mason Greenwood comes of the bench to earn a 1-0 win over Inter Milan. ESPN FC's Ian Darke explains why Harry Maguire would be good business for Manchester United, even at Leicester's £80 million valuation. Manchester United will continue their search for a technical director despite handing Nicky Butt a promotion, sources have told ESPN FC. Butt has moved from academy head to head of first team development, reporting directly to manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, and will sit on the technical board. However, plans are still in place to also appoint a technical director after a search that has already lasted more than six months. Rio Ferdinand has held talks with executive vice-chairman Ed Woodward about...

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