Exclusive: Man United scout Tony Coton chased by European giants
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(Credit: B2B - Made in Brum on Youtube, Imago) Exclusive: Man United’s Tony Coton chased by European giants Tue 3 March 2026 11:25, UK Manchester United chief goalkeeper scout Tony Coton is on the radar of a number of European clubs, sources have told Football Insider.Bayer Leverkusen, Wolfsburg and Como are among the clubs looking to strengthen their recruitment teams with the addition of the experienced scout.Coton is highly-regarded in recruitment circles, having previously worked at Aston Villa and Sunderland before his arrival into United’s setup in 2020.The former Man United goalkeeping coach was instrumental in pushing the Old Trafford side to sign Senne Lammens, and he is proving to be one of the signings of the season. This comes as Man United accelerate their transfer plans.The 64-year-old also played a key role in the signings of Edwin van der Sar, Tim Howard and Ben Foster during his time as United’s goalkeeping coach.German duo Bayer Leverkusen and Wolfsburg, as well as Serie A outfit Como, are all looking to add to their recruitment teams ahead of the summer, and Coton is under consideration.Credit: Imago MORE FOOTBALL INSIDER STORIES 🔄 Man United Transfer Update 🔄 Breaking news on deals in progress, signing scoops, departures, and contract news from the United boardroom.
VISIT THE TRANSFER HUBTony Coton could be lured away from Man UnitedCoton’s wealth of experience at Man United has made him one of the most highly-regarded goalkeeping scouts across Europe at the moment.Michael Carrick’s side have benefited from his work this season, with Lammens quickly establishing himself as a key player in their recent resurgence.He identified Lammens ahead of several other high profile targets as the answer to United’s goalkeeping issues, and his judgement has been justified.European clubs including Leverkusen, Wolfsburg and Como are now keen to lure him away from English football and believe his experience and expertise could be vital.Man United weighing up next manager decisionMan United’s ongoing backroom overhaul is expected to ramp up again in the summer, when Coton may not be the only senior staff member on his way out.The goalkeeping scout survived an initial clear-out of staff under INEOS, but with a potential new manager primed to step in, more changes could be afoot.Credit: ImagoCarrick is the leading contender for Man United after his impressive start to life as their interim manager, in a move which would likely minimise the upheaval.However, the likes of Julian Nagelsmann and Niko Kovac have been heavily linked with the position as United continue to assess a number of options.No decision will be made until the summer, despite Carrick placing himself in a strong position, as the Red Devils aim to ensure they get their next appointment right. Don’t Miss a Beat: Your Man United Insider Access Get the full story from Old Trafford and Carrington with our dedicated expert hubs: Updated 24/7 with expert analysis from the heart of Old Trafford.