Manchester United are keeping one eye on Tottenham Hotspur’s managerial situation, with Bryan Mbeumo’s future under the microscope.
Ruben Amorim already has his first signing of the summer transfer window wrapped up after Manchester United signed Matheus Cunha from Wolverhampton Wanderers.
United aren’t done there, though, and another attacker is on the radar in Brentford’s Bryan Mbeumo.
United had a bid rejected for Mbeumo last week, but the Bees star is still expected to make his move to Old Trafford.
There have been some concerns in recent days amid claims Tottenham Hotspur want to hijack United for Mbeumo’s signature.
Spurs are set to land Thomas Frank as a replacement for Ange Postecoglou, with the Dane potentially taking some former United men with him.
Justin Cochrane could follow Thomas Frank to Tottenham Hotspur
United fans will hope to avoid seeing Frank hijack Mbeumo’s move, while Brentford are eyeing former United coach Kieran McKenna as their new boss.
There are United connections throughout Frank’s move and one former Old Trafford youth coach could join him in North London.
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The Mirror report that Tottenham are in talks to land Brentford coach Justin Cochrane as part of Frank’s backroom staff.
Cochrane’s name will be familiar to United fans, having become head of player development and coaching with the Red Devils in 2021.
The former Rotherham United midfielder arrived with a strong reputation having coached at Tottenham and in the England setup.
Cochrane spent just one year at United, though, as he departed for the head of coaching role at Brentford.
Cochrane is now working under Thomas Tuchel with the England squad alongside his Brentford role, but could return to Tottenham very soon.
United didn’t manage to keep Cochrane for quite as long as initially hoped, but he could soon visit Old Trafford as part of Frank’s Tottenham team.
Andreas Georgson could join Thomas Frank’s Tottenham
Cochrane may not be the only former United coach following Frank to North London.
Sky Sports add that Tottenham may also bring in Andreas Georgson to work alongside Frank.
United hired Georgson as a set-piece coach last summer as the Swede quit his post as Lillestrom boss for a move to Old Trafford.
Georgson’s role was brought into question when Ruben Amorim arrived, with Carlos Fernandes taking control of most set-piece coaching.
Georgson has now left United but may not have to wait long for his next Premier League chance with Spurs keen.
Frank and Georgson actually worked together at Brentford in the 2019-20 season and could reunite in North London.
Georgson’s time at United didn’t quite work out, and he will hope for a longer stint with Tottenham if the deal goes through.