Chris Casper, the former Manchester United player, is being considered for a senior academy role at Old Trafford.

United are preparing to make a series of new appointments as part of a strategic overhaul of their youth set-up and The Times understands Casper is among those in the frame.

Casper is a familiar face to many at United having progressed through the club’s academy ranks and formed part of the 1992 Youth Cup winning team that helped to launch the careers of Ryan Giggs, David Beckham, Nicky Butt and the Neville brothers, Gary and Phil.

Yet his ties with United have been strengthened over the past 5½ years through his work as a Premier League club support officer. Casper has worked closely with United’s coaches