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Darren Fletcher (left) talks to Manchester United's 18-year-old defender Harry Amass Former Manchester United midfielder Darren Fletcher is in talks to take over as the club's Under-18 coach. Previous U18s coach Adam Lawrence left United at the end of the season, part of a major summer upheaval at youth level that also includes academy chief Nick Cox taking a job at Everton as technical director. United feel former Scotland international Fletcher, 41, will provide continuity as the search for Cox's successor continues. Fletcher initially returned to Old Trafford in a non-playing role during Ed Woodward's time as chief executive. He was appointed as technical director in 2021 but moved roles following Sir Jim Ratcliffe's arrival as minority shareholder, when Jason Wilcox took the job after leaving Southampton. He was a first-team coach under Erik ten Hag and, in more recent times, has been a link between the first-team and academy and travelled to Malaysia and Hong Kong at the end of the season, when a number of young players were selected. Fletcher has long-term management ambitions of his own and this would be a positive first step. He has previously been reluctant to take on an academy role as his twin sons Tyler and Jack were both excelling as players. However, they have now moved out of the Under-18 age group, which leaves Fletcher to take the job if he wants. It is understood he will work closely with Travis Binnion, United's Under-21 lead coach. Club World Cup: Chelsea 1-0 Benfica halted on 86 minutes with storm looming - follow updates England retain Euro U21s title with extra-time win over Germany Mandhana stars as India inflict record loss on England Diane Morgan's heartfelt journey into her own past Munroe Bergdorf on finding love as a trans woman Jaw-dropping black comedy film starring Barry Keoghan The World War One origins of pioneering plastic surgery Who will win Euro 2025? BBC pundits make their predictions. Video Who will win Euro 2025? BBC pundits make their predictions Verstappen, Russell and Mercedes - what factors are at play? How Club World Cup is paying for Man City and Chelsea's summer signings The British teenage trio creating Wimbledon history 'I love my fans, but also dread meeting them' - life as an autistic elite footballer Will Archer 2. 0 still be a £100m cheat code on England Test return? The end of one of football's great full-back duos - where do they rank? Every kit for Euro 2025 - pick your favourite The Commonwealth Games swimmer who might not see 40 Sir Gareth joins the greats as football's seventh knighted manager The chase is on - why no team can feel safe against Stokes' England Will 'sport's best-dressed officials' be missed at Wimbledon? Euro 2025: How have England evolved? What are Wales' chances? 'Like talking to Andy Murray' - impressionist quizzes tennis stars. Video'Like talking to Andy Murray' - impressionist quizzes tennis stars Which drivers are in danger of losing their seat for 2026? How Draper became a genuine Wimbledon contender Which young players could light up Euro 2025? What do you remember about the 2013 Lions tour? Copyright © 2025 BBC. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. Read about our approach to external linking.