Get the latest United updates, transfer news and analysis delivered straight to your inbox every day for free Edwin van der Sar has named Manchester United among the only two clubs he will work for, as he confirmed he was approached about a possible role at the club "a couple of years ago".
Van der Sar was frequently tipped to arrive as United's inaugural director of football before John Murtough and Darren Fletcher were appointed as the club's football director and technical director respectively earlier this year.
And following the news that United's executive vice-chairman Ed Woodward is standing down in 2021, Van der Sar has been mentioned as a possible candidate to replace him.
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