Blow for Man Utd: Academy mastermind who did 'terrific job' set for PL switch

Manchester United are set to receive a major blow ahead of the 2025-26 season.

According to the Athletic, Everton are in advanced talks to appoint Manchester United’s director of academy Nick Cox as technical director at the club.

Cox joined Man United from Sheffield United in 2016 and became a cornerstone of the club’s youth development system.

He stepped up to lead their academy in 2019 and did a “terrific job”, as described by journalist Samuel Luckhurst.

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