United are looking to appoint Brian McClair as replacement to Carlos Queiroz, Sir Alex Ferguson’s No 2, who is expected to take over from Luiz Felipe Scolari as Portugal manager. Queiroz will be meeting with the Portuguese FA officials in Lisbon today to discuss the deal. Although the club wants compensation for Queiroz, Sir Alex Ferguson lost little time to identify McClair as a potential replacement. McClair, who was appointed director of the youth academy last year, was part of the team of the backroom staff since 2001 and has played for the club for over a decade.

Queiroz played a major role in Manchester United including recent successes back to back Premier League titles and last season UEFA champions league. Although he is being offered more money to stay at the club as Fergie’s No. 2, has preferred to help Portugal and try to win the world cup. Read the full story