Manchester United said goodbye to Adam Lawrence this summer, and could soon see him join a Premier League rival.
Ruben Amorim’s first-team coaching staff looks pretty settled as he heads into his first full Premier League season.
Amorim has seen major changes to the development ranks, though, with Under-21 assistant coach David Hughes becoming Newport County boss this summer.
Paul McShane has followed Lee Grant to Huddersfield Town, and Under-18 coach Adam Lawrence decided to leave United for other opportunities.
Add in that director of academy Nick Cox left United for Everton, and there have been major changes at Old Trafford.
David Horseman is joining United to reunite with Jason Wilcox and replace Hughes, while Lawrence is now in the mix for a Premier League job.
Manchester United-18 coach Adam Lawrence looks on against Tottenham Hotspur.
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Adam Lawrence targeted by Newcastle United after Manchester United exit
Lawrence first joined United in 2021, moving from the Charlton Athletic academy ranks, having previously coached at Millwall.
The 39-year-old spent four-and-a-half successful years at Old Trafford, but decided the time was right for a new challenge.
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Lawrence has yet to finalise a move elsewhere, but his next destination could become clear very soon.
The Daily Mail’s Craig Hope reports that Lawrence is now in the running to become the new Under-21 boss at Newcastle United.
Lawrence is one of four candidates to make the final cut, with Newcastle Under-21 assistant Robbie Stockdale in contention too.
Diarmuid O’Carroll recently left his post as Newcastle Under-21 coach in order to join Sparta Prague.
Lawrence could now land the job, marking the career step-up he has been seeking after leaving Old Trafford.
🔎 Newcastle's search for new U21s boss is down to final four candidates
🔴 Includes ex Man Utd U18s boss Adam Lawrence, who left club in May seeking new challenge
⚫️ Current NUFC 21s assistant Robbie Stockdale also in running
🧱 NUFC could do with some stability at this level pic.twitter.com/NFeCNb8Hut
— Craig Hope (@CraigHope_DM) July 13, 2025
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United have already found a replacement for Adam Lawrence
Lawrence’s exit was a blow, and it may sting to see him join a Premier League rival this summer.
United haven’t waited around, though, and have already moved for his replacement.
Darren Fletcher has been chosen as United’s next Under-18 coach, though a deal has yet to be confirmed.
Jonny Evans is now United’s loan manager, so Fletcher could join him in having a major say in United’s future.
Fletcher certainly knows the experience of a United talent coming up through the ranks, and will look to use that knowledge to aid him in his new role.