Manchester United are raiding Juventus for scouting chief Javier Ribalta.

The Mirror says Ribalta has worked for five years with the Italian champions, playing a key role in their off-field recruitment as they have risen to the top of the Italian game with six successive Serie A titles.

"It has been a wonderful few years here. My thanks go to all involved with the club, particularly Giuseppe Marotta and Fabio Paratici for the faith they have shown in me since day one," said Ribalta.

"I will look back on my time at Juventus with great pleasure."

Ribalta is now heading to Old Trafford to fulfil a similar role, working in cohesion with both United boss Jose Mourinho and executive vice-chairman Ed Woodward.