Manchester United have hired two new members of staff to their scouting department who will be in charge of unearthing talent in 'the London area'.
The Red Devils are in the middle of a huge restructuring of their youth academy with a focus on homegrown talent, despite the recent exit of Nicky Butt as the head of first-team development.
Now Manchester Evening News are reporting that United have hired two scouts to look for more homegrown talent in the capital.
The two new scouts will focus their work and research in and around London as the club looks to find the next bright talent.
Notes from a recent fans' forum have come to light and show football director John Murtough and technical director Darren Fletcher discussed the club's scouting department.
They read: 'The northwest area remains important to ensure we convince the next Marcus (Rashford), Jesse (Lingard) or Mason (Greenwood) to play for United.
'The scouting network across the rest of the UK have also been strengthened.
'Recently, two new scouts have came on board to focus on the London area.
'The club's tradition of looking at bringing in the best 17/18 year olds from across the world will also continue.'
Sportsmail also revealed earlier this mont that United had made a move for Crystal Palace recruitment specialist Jamahl Jarrett.
A move for Jarrett, who is currently assistant head of academy recruitment at Selhurst Park, followed an attempt by United to take academy scout Stephen Ajewole from local rivals Manchester City.
United are ready to appoint Jarrett as a lead southern scout.
David Harrison, who is currently United’s head of youth recruitment, has played a lead role in the expected appointments of Ajewole and Jarrett.
Source: m.allfootballapp.com