RB Leipzig head of recruitment and development Paul Mitchell has refused to rule out the possibility of him taking up a similar role at Manchester United.
Mitchell, 37, made the move to the Bundesliga side in February after a successful spell with Tottenham.
Reports have suggested that the Red Devils are on the lookout for an individual to help manager Jose Mourinho with player recruitment.
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Mourinho is said to have been left disappointed in the summer after the club failed to back him in the transfer market, with the United boss keen to add a new centre-back to his squad.