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Ex-Man Utd & PL Coach Set To Move To The MLS – reports

Former Manchester United coach Rene Meulensteen has been targeted by Major League Soccer side Philadelphia Union as they step up their search for a new coach, as reported by Here Is The City.

Meulensteen was highly regarded during his time at Old Trafford, working as the assistant manager to Alex Ferguson at times and helping him plot the successes of the last days of his regime.

The Dutch boss departed the club with the arrival of David Moyes, who decided against retaining any of the former coaching staff of the club. Moyes struggled while in charge, and the club ultimately finished seventh after he was sacked.

Meulensteen then moved on to Fulham, where he was tasked with keeping them in the Premier League. Despite a sensational 2-2 draw against his former side Man Utd at Old Trafford, Meulensteen was dismissed after only a few months in the role to be replaced by Felix Magath.

Arsenal, Everton, Fulham, Liverpool and Southampton to duel for young star?

The Daily Star is reporting that these clubs are to fight for the signature of England international Jack Butland.

Butland, who sat out Birmingham’s game against Leeds at the weekend, was first choice for the Great British side at the Olympic Games. His club are suffering financially, with acting chairman Peter Pannu seeking to sell up, possibly to a coalition headed by Flavio Briatore.

However, Butland, one of the club’s remaining assets, could be sold to a Premier League side to keep the club going in the interim.

Around £6 million is thought to be enough to take Butland off Birmingham’s books.

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