United sporting director Tony Asghar was to hold discussions with the England manager. Asghar travelled south to meet with the 59-year-old and returned on Monday evening.He was in a series of Zoom calls with the United board and American-based chairman Mark Ogren, as they moved closer to appointing Robbie Neilson’s successor.The Scottish Football Association’s performance director Malky Mackay has already been interviewed.The United manager’s job has still to be formally offered to a preferred candidate.Micky Mellon is also on the Tannadice shortlist but Tranmere Rovers claim they have so far had no approach.A major issue on any appointment will be money as Mackay will need to take a cut from his Hampden wage and McClaren will also need to.
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