Appleton reconsiders a return to Manchester United - Ansser Sadiq

Appleton has a strong connection with Manchester United from his childhood and he may be looking to return to the club. According to The Mail, the former Portsmouth, Preston, Blackpool, Blackburn, Oxford, and Lincoln boss has expressed interest in a more hands-on role at the club.

However, he may well be tempted by the lure of working for United, even if it is as the loans manager.

His responsibility would be to keep track of all the players that United are sending out on loan.

He would also work with manager Erik ten Hag and directors Dan Ashworth and Jason Wilcox to determine which young players are going out to other teams to develop.