Manchester United's new football director John Murtough rejected an offer from Inter Miami before landing the top job at Old Trafford.
David Beckham and his MLS team held talks with highly-rated Murtough and were keen to bring him to South Florida to complete a total revamp behind the scenes, says The Sun.
He was to be given an all-encompassing role similar to the one which was announced on Wednesday.
But despite showing interest in the post, Murtough decided to stay in Manchester and was rewarded by United supremo Ed Woodward for his loyalty.
Becks, who has already replaced last season's coach at Inter as well as sporting director Paul McDonough, will now move onto new targets for the position.
