Manchester United U23 coach Warren Joyce is being linked with Aston Villa.

The Daily Mail says Villa's manager-in-waiting Steve Bruce could bring in Joyce as his No2 at Villa Park.

Two of Bruce's backroom team from his last club Hull City, Mike Phelan's current assistant Stephen Clemence and goalkeeping coach Gary Walsh, are expected to link up again with their former manager in the Midlands.

But it is the interest in Joyce that is particularly intriguing, the 51-year-old has helped in the development of several high-profile youngsters at United including Paul Pogba, Marcus Rashford, Adnan Januzaj and Robbie Brady since starting work with the club's under-21 side in 2010.

With former Class of 92 member Nicky Butt taking an increasing role and reporting to executive Ed Woodward, United may allow Joyce to make the final decision on his future.