Minnesota United launch ambitious move to appoint Man Utd coach Eric Ramsay - could become MLS' youngest-ever manager

Both the Loons and the Red Devils are actively negotiating a deal for Ramsay, according to The Athletic. MNUFC has had a coaching vacancy since last Fall when they sacked six-year manager Adrian Heath with just two games left in the season.

Heath, an Everton legend and former England international, was the only coach the Loons had ever brought in after they were awarded an expansion franchise slot in 2017. Now, seven years into their tenure in the league, they're looking to make am ambitious move for Ramsay - who would become the youngest-ever head coach in MLS at 32 years old.

The Welshman has quite the resume, playing roles at the U-23 level with Chelsea, being an assistant with the Wales national team and most recently, with United. He was brought on in 2019 and has remained with the club as an assistant coach through three different managers.

According to The Athletic's report, Ramsay turned down proposals from both Blackpool and Swansea in recent months. Now, if he does ink a deal with the Loons, he will have the opportunity to work with one of the best attacking midfielders in North America in Emanuel Reynoso and ex-Premier League striker Teemu Pukki. Ramsay speaks fluent Spanish, which will play a key role with the likes of Reynoso, among others.

The Loons 2024 season-opener is now less than one week away, with the club starting out their campaign on the road against Austin FC on Saturday. Reynoso, Pukki and Co will want to begin things on a hot note as they look to better their 2023 run.