According to French media outlet Foot Mercato, Lonnick wanted to recruit his former colleague, Paul Mitchell, the current sporting director of Monaco, but was refused.
Lonnick, who is currently United's interim manager, has recently made adjustments to the coaching staff, and after the end of the season, the German will move to the role of United adviser and he hopes to recruit his former colleague Paul Mitchell. Foot Mercato said Mitchell was in the spotlight of Manchester United and Newcastle, but he was satisfied with his current position as sporting director in Monaco and turned down offers from both teams.
Mitchell worked as a scout at Southampton and Tottenham, where he helped Pochettino sign Ali, Son Heung-min, Trippier and Alderweireld during his time at Tottenham. In February 2018, Mitchell joined Leipzig, where he was responsible for the team's transfer work, helping the team sign Cunha and Mukiel.
The media said That Lonnick sees Mitchell as a suitable person to improve United's scouting and transfer work, and after being rejected, Lonnick will next discuss with Mutaf about the winter window signing targets, With Haidara being their target, while United will still be looking for a sporting director.
(Luke)
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