Manchester United vice-chairman Ed Woodward has made a serious move for Fabio Paratici.
Woodward has revived plans to hire a first technical director for the club, according to English media sources.
And Tuttosport says United have made an approach to Juventus sporting director Paratici.
A five-year contract was tabled to the Italian, however Paratici rejected it out of hand.
Instead, Paratici has informed Juve president Andrea Agnelli he is willing to stay another 12 months before assessing his options.