Key Manchester United Executive Chose Christopher Vivell

Manchester United technical director Jason Wilcox has played a key role in the impending arrival of Christopher Vivell to Old Trafford, according to The Athletic.

A deal is in place for the 37-year-old German to join the new sporting structure at Manchester United this summer.

He will join the Red Devils as their director of recruitment on a short-term basis with a view to a long-term appointment as soon as he gets a work permit.

The German is being brought in for the...