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title: "Manchester United: Red Devils close to Michael Edwards deal"
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language: "en-GB"
author: "Charlie Smith"
section: "Manchester United News"
published: "2022-10-26T16:10:02Z"
modified: "2022-10-26T16:10:02Z"
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# Manchester United: Red Devils close to Michael Edwards deal

**[Manchester United](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/manchester-united-news/) are close to agreeing a deal with former Liverpool transfer guru Michael Edwards, [Football Insider](https://www.footballinsider247.com/man-united-edwards-sources/) report.**

### The Lowdown: Year break

Edwards made the move to Anfield back in 2011 and was a key figure during his 11-year stay. The 43-year-old helped construct a squad under Jurgen Klopp that has won the [Premier League](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/premier-league-news/) and Champions League.

He left Liverpool over the summer and is taking a [one-year break](https://www.footballinsider247.com/man-united-edwards-sources/) away from football, but it seems as if his next move could be to Old Trafford in 2023.

### The Latest: United move close

FI journalist [Pete O’Rourke](https://www.footballinsider247.com/man-united-edwards-sources/) revealed on Tuesday that the Red Devils are close to agreeing a deal with Edwards after submitting a “hugely attractive offer” to him.

The reporter adds that United are willing to wait until next summer for Edwards to move to Old Trafford, with the transfer expert keen on a new challenge.

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### The Verdict: One to watch

O’Rourke seems to be sure that United are [confident](https://www.footballinsider247.com/man-united-edwards-sources/) of beating Chelsea to Edwards’ services, so this could be one to keep an eye on heading into 2023.

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Should a deal be finalised, it looks as if Edwards would arrive ahead of Erik ten Hag’s second season in charge and could be involved in a pivotal summer off the pitch.

Everyone at the club will be hoping Ten Hag can kick on after a solid start, and Edwards’ help in the transfer market could be key to United returning to the top where they will hope to be challenging for the Premier League title.