LONDON Frenchman Eric Cantona is set to make a return to English Premier League champions Manchester United next season by taking a job on the coaching staff, British newspapers reported.

According to the **** Mail **** on Sunday, Cantona, who made a huge impact as a player after joining United in 1992, will take on a part-time role looking after United's youngsters in Manager Alex Ferguson's last season in charge of the club.

Cantona left United four years ago when he retired from the game, Reuters reported.