Patrice Evra is set to be handed a new role at Manchester United.

The Daily Mail says the 37-year-old has been a constant presence at games since October, sitting alongside executive vice chairman Ed Woodward and being allowed into the dressing room area by Jose Mourinho.

United are looking to bring in a director of football from the summer but Evra is likely to have an ambassadorial or liaison remit.

Evra was a popular figure during his playing career at United where he made more than 370 appearances before joining Juventus.

Evra won the Premier League title with United five times and was a part of the side that went on to lift the Champions League trophy in 2008 under Sir Alex Ferguson. He had a spell at West Ham last season making five appearances under David Moyes.