A day after losing 2-0 to Manchester City, Manchester United held transfer discussions.

Tigers flew in June 17 London's Evening Standard reported that after Manchester United lost 2-0 to Manchester City in April, Manchester United held discussions about the transfer less than 24 hours later.

It is reported that the meeting was held in an office in carrington base, and the participants included Woodward, Oliez Kyle and Phelan. Although the meeting was scheduled in advance, Manchester United just lost 4-0 to Everton four days ago, so he was also in a hurry.

The Evening Standard said that Woodward was impressed by the widening gap between Manchester City and Manchester United, and he thought it necessary to change the club's transfer strategy. In addition, Phelan also attended. According to the report, Manchester United briefly considered Phelan as the director, but Woodward preferred to have a full-time technical director, which also led to the extension of his long-term contract.

Finally, sochaux confirmed that he wanted to pursue young English rookies, which was also supported by Phelan and Bart, director of youth training. For example, the signing of Daniel James has certain symbolic significance, which shows the team's long-term thinking and vision of cultivating young players.