Manchester United appear to be closing in on a couple of signings but are still moving for additions behind the scenes.Manchester United beat Athletic Club 3-0 on Thursday night, dipping one foot into the Europa League final.Ruben Amorim must now prepare to face Brentford on Sunday afternoon, the scene of one torrid Erik ten Hag defeat back in 2022.The Europa League has become United’s sole focus in these final weeks of the season, but one eye is already on the summer.United are closing in on Matheus Cunha, with the Wolverhampton Wanderers ace expected to join this summer.Ineos also want to sign young players, though, and Enzo Kana-Biyik is poised to join United from Le Havre.READ MORE: Who are INEOS? Exploring Man Utd co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s billion-pound businessPhoto by Darren Walsh/Chelsea FC via Getty ImagesManchester United want to land former Chelsea man Jim FraserUnited signed a number of young players last summer, and that looks set to continue this summer with Kana-Biyik’s arrival.United’s focus on youth may even extend to a new appointment behind the scenes as Ineos leave no stone unturned.The Sun claim that United are now looking to land former Chelsea academy boss Jim Fraser.It’s stated that Fraser’s gardening leave is coming to an end, having left Chelsea in 2024.United are now ready to pounce for Fraser, with Sir Jim Ratcliffe allegedly viewing him as a ‘key capture’ for United’s future.Fraser helped bring through a number of players at Chelsea, including Conor Gallagher, Reece James, Tammy Abraham, Marc Guehi and Levi Colwill.Gallagher branded Fraser’s work at Chelsea ‘mind-blowing’, as quoted by the London Evening Standard.Ratcliffe clearly hopes that Fraser’s expertise in youth development helps United produce top talents for years to come.Fraser spent 20 years in the Chelsea coaching ranks, but could now head to Old Trafford as a key addition for Ineos.READ MORE: Manchester United’s Best Academy Players of All TimeMason Mount knows Jim Fraser very wellAnother player Fraser helped bring through at Chelsea is Mason Mount.Mount emerged through the Chelsea ranks, racking up almost 200 first-team appearances for the Blues.Chelsea sold Mount to United in 2023, and the midfielder has been ravaged by injuries since his arrival.Upon leaving Chelsea, Mount credited Fraser as being ‘so influential’ in his development from a young age.Mount’s injury record has been torrid at United, but if Fraser can develop players with similar technical quality and endeavour, United will be onto a winner in the coming years.
Manchester United line up Jim Fraser deal after ‘mind-blowing’ work at Chelsea, Mason Mount has praised him
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