RB Leipzig head of recruitment Paul Mitchell has poured cold water over rumours linking him with an immediate exit from the club, but has suggested that his future may lie away from the club.
The 37-year-old, who formerly held similar positions with Southampton and Tottenham, has been linked with a return to England and the Premier League with Manchester United.
The Red Devils are seeking out a first director of football at Old Trafford to help assist Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s side from the 2019-20 campaign onwards.
Editors' Picks
Arsenal and Chelsea have also been linked with Mitchell’s services but now the former Wigan Athletic and MK Dons defensive midfielder has played down the speculation, insisting that he is currently tied to the Bundesliga outfit.