Who is Aaron Danks? Bayern Munich assistant coach being targeted by Manchester United
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Danks has been linked with a move to Old Trafford.
Manchester United are reportedly considering a move for Bayern Munich assistant coach Aaron Danks in a bid to strengthen Michael Carrick’s backroom staff.
Carrick’s future at Old Trafford is hanging by a thread. Manchester United have made their worst-ever start in the Premier League era. The 4-4 draw with Aston Villa has left them in 18th place with eight points from 10 matches.
As a result, the Red Devils will spend the November international break in the relegation zone. United director of football Jason Wilcox, chief executive Omar Berrada and other key members of the hierarchy are expected to assess several options in the coming days, with names like Eddie Howe and Unai Emery being linked.
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However, if United do stick with Michael Carrick, they are expected to strengthen the backroom staff to improve the club’s performance. One name that has been linked is Aaron Danks.
The Birmingham-born coach has previously worked with Michael Carrick at Middlesbrough, making him a favourite among the United hierarchy. According to a report from TEAMtalk, he has been linked with a move to Old Trafford as a No. 2 to Carrick.
Aaron Danks profile
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Born in Birmingham on June 15, 1983, Aaron Danks is an English football coach who has built his career through academy football. He began his coaching journey at Birmingham City before moving to West Bromwich Albion, where he spent more than a decade between 2005 and 2016.
After leaving West Brom, Danks joined the Football Association (FA) as a youth coach. He worked with England’s youth teams from 2016 to 2021. He was part of the coaching staff that led England to the FIFA U-20 World Cup title in 2017. He also worked with the U-21 side.
His senior coaching career began as an assistant to Vincent Kompany at RSC Anderlecht. After leaving Belgium, he joined Aston Villa, serving as an assistant coach under Dean Smith and Steven Gerrard.
He joined Middlesbrough in December 2022, where he worked with Michael Carrick. After two years with the English side, he joined Bayern Munich as assistant coach, where he was reunited with Kompany.
Following Vincent Kompany’s hospitalisation in October 2026, Danks took interim charge of Bayern Munich. He has been unbeaten so far, winning four matches and drawing one.
Which clubs has Aaron Danks worked for?
Danks has worked at Birmingham City, West Bromwich Albion, RSC Anderlecht, Aston Villa, Middlesbrough and Bayern Munich.
What is Aaron Danks’ coaching record at Bayern Munich?
Danks remained unbeaten in his first five matches as Bayern Munich’s interim head coach, recording four wins and one draw.
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