Recent Manchester United youth coach now targeted by Newcastle United after quitting Old Trafford role

Manchester United has experienced significant changes in its academy coaching staff, including the departure of Under-18 coach Adam Lawrence who left the club seeking new opportunities this summer. Lawrence, who joined United from Charlton Athletic in 2021 and spent four-and-a-half years at Old Trafford, has not yet finalized his next move but is strongly linked to a Premier League rival.

Adam Lawrence is now reportedly one of four final candidates for the vacant Under-21 manager position at Newcastle United. This vacancy arose after Diarmuid O'Carroll left Newcastle's U21s to join Sparta Prague. Robbie Stockdale, the current Newcastle U21 assistant, is also among the final contenders for the role. Securing this position at Newcastle would represent the career advancement Lawrence sought when leaving Manchester United.

Manchester United has already moved to replace departing staff, bringing in David Horseman to fill the U21 assistant coach role vacated by David Hughes (who became Newport County boss). Other notable exits include Paul McShane joining Lee Grant at Huddersfield Town and academy director Nick Cox leaving for Everton.