United face coaching shake-up as key staff member closes in on switch to rival PL club – report

Manchester United coach Tom Curtis is poised to join another Premier League club, the Manchester Evening News confirm. Coaching changes While incomings and outgoings continue to command the lion’s share of discourse, significant alterations to the coaching staff are likewise scheduled to take effect club-wide in the lead-up to the new season. Darren Fletcher, who assumed temporary control of the first team in the immediate aftermath of Ruben Amorim’s dismissal, is set to keep his place as the boss of the Under-18s. Travis Binnion stepped up from his Under-21 role to join the senior coaching staff, bolstering Michael Carrick’s backroom team alongside fellow newcomers Jonathan Woodgate and Steve Holland. In the wake of Binnion’s promotion, Curtis stepped up and managed the Under-21s for four games before United secured the return of Adam Lawrence. Lawrence had initially been expected to stick around just until the end of next season, but word is he’ll now be staying for good, with Binnion firmly established as a permanent fixture on the senior coaching staff. According to the Manchester Evening News, Curtis is on the brink of leaving United for Everton. Curtis’ exit Steven Railston reports, “Manchester United academy coach Tom Curtis is expected to join Everton.” “Curtis is poised to link up at Everton with the former head of United’s academy, Nick Cox. Last year, Cox joined Everton as their technical director and has since reshaped their academy system with a string of new hires.” United academy coach Tom Curtis is expected to join Everton #mufc https://t.co/mQGRHnNNkK — Steven Railston (@StevenRailston) July 10, 2026 “Former United U21 assistant coach Dave Hughes is set to manage that same age group at Everton. Curtis is understood to be in talks to leave United to work alongside Hughes in the Toffees’ U21 set-up.” Railston reiterates that United are preparing to formally announce that Lawrence will stay. Curtis joined United in November 2024 as the head of player development for the Under-13 and Under-16 age groups, having previously held different youth positions with the FA. Featured image Michael Regan via Getty Images The Peoples Person has been one of the world’s leading Man United news sites for over a decade. Follow us on Bluesky: @peoplesperson.bsky.social Derick Kinoti Derick Kinoti is a football writer at The Peoples Person who has covered Manchester United and the Premier League extensively for years. His work blends sharp analysis, tactical insight, and engaging storytelling that resonates with fans around the world. Derick has gained valuable experience in football journalism, developing strong expertise in SEO writing, digital content creation, and social media engagement. A tech enthusiast with a Computer Science degree from the University of Nairobi, he ultimately swapped code for football commentary, bringing an analytical, detail-oriented approach to his writing. Derick is convinced Wayne Rooney is the true GOAT and won’t hear otherwise!