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Birmingham City could sign five ex-Man Utd stars if John Murtough gets top job

Birmingham City have identified John Murtough as a candidate for the vacant director of football job and he could bring some familiar faces with him

By Ben Crawford · Birmingham Mail

Published: Sunday, 4 October 2026 at 7:00 AM

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Ben Crawford suggests Birmingham City could pursue five former Manchester United players if John Murtough becomes director of football.
Murtough, who left Manchester United in 2024 and currently works at Atalanta, is reportedly on Birmingham's shortlist.
Crawford names Burnley's Hannibal Mejbri and Luton Town defender Teden Mengi as potential targets with previous Birmingham loan experience.

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Former Manchester United football director John Murtough is reportedly on Birmingham City's shortlist to become their next director of football. Following Craig Gardner's departure, writer Ben Crawford highlights five former Manchester United players whom Murtough previously worked with and could potentially target if appointed by Birmingham.

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Birmingham City could sign five ex-Man Utd stars if John Murtough gets top job

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