Manchester United appoint new staff member from Premier League rival

Man Utd have made an important academy appointment, hiring a new employee from another Premier League club

Manchester United have appointed Harvey Busby as the new lead national scout between the Under-14 and Under-18 age groups in the academy. Busby moves to Manchester after being headhunted from Newcastle.

The Lead National Scout vacancy opened at Carrington following the internal promotion of Connor Hunter, who recently became head of academy recruitment after working as the U14 to U18 national scout.

Busby was identified as a standout candidate to be appointed to Hunter’s previous role in the academy, and he has officially started work at United after making the switch from Newcastle.

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Busby played a key role in Newcastle’s academy recruitment during his time in the north east, helping the Magpies to sign talented prospects ahead of other Premier League clubs.

He will work closely with Hunter to attract the best young players to United’s academy.

United’s academy recruitment has been narrowed to the British shores in the post-Brexit era, which means scouting talented young players closer to home has become even more important.

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The Reds completed the signing of talented goalkeeper Charlie Hardy from Derby in December, while the likes of Chido Obi, James Overy and Samuel Lusale arrived in the 2024 summer transfer window.

The signing of Obi from Arsenal was viewed as a coup in the industry. The young striker made eight first-team appearances last season, but he was told he would play exclusively in youth games this term.

Obi will audition for first-team involvement under Michael Carrick during pre-season this summer.

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