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Manchester United will target Tottenham’s John McDermott to become their academy’s new boss.

Derek Langley, United’s head of youth player recruitment, is set to leave Old Trafford after 16 years after becoming increasingly disillusioned with the set-up.

United want to make a big appointment after seeing their academy go into decline recently which has led to them missing out on top youngsters.

Tottenham academy coach McDermott is hugely respected within the game, has played a massive role in development and Spurs will fight to keep him.

McDermott is credited with bringing through the likes of Harry Kane while United’s academy has struggled since losing a number of key staff with the latest set to be Langley this summer.

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