Man Utd news: Ed Woodward prepares for new era with Jose Mourinho decision

MANCHESTER UNITED chief Ed Woodward will take the club into a new era should he appoint a director of football to act as transfer foil between himself and Jose Mourinho.
Manchester United vice executive-chairman Woodward is keen to appoint a director of football to help bring some stability to Old Trafford.

The Red Devils endured a rocky summer in the transfer market, with Mourinho understood to be aggrieved at their failure to bring in more fresh faces.

The Manchester United manager wanted five fresh faces but ended up with just three – Fred, Diogo Dalot and Lee Grant.
Top target, Gareth Bale, stayed at Real Madrid after Cristiano Ronaldo chose to jump ship to Serie A giants Juventus.
Willian also remained at Chelsea while Inter Milan were able to cling on to Ivan Perisic.



Woodward and Jose Mourinho’s relationship has worsened since the summer.

However, it has been reported that United have no plans to axe their manager with Woodward instead eager to see things work out.

A director of football is now seen as key with the Red Devils eager to keep up with their rivals.

And Woodward’s decision to keep faith with Mourinho by appointing a director of football to help smoothen things out will be the first in United’s 140-year history.
Several names have been linked so far.

Monchi has worked wonders at Roma, bringing in a massive 13 fresh faces during a productive summer.

He has mainly focused on youth, too, with Justin Kluivert their standout addition.

Another name tipped to arrive is former United goalkeeper Edwin van der Sar.

The Dutchman spent six successful years at Old Trafford between 2005 and 2011, helping the club win four Premier League titles along the way.
However, speaking recently, Van der Sar distanced himself from a United return.

“I saw it (the report) a few weeks ago in the press, but that story about United is nonsense,” Van Der Sar told Inside Ajax.

“I think I have a two-year contract. Ajax is my club and I would like to stay longer.

“The success we strive for and want to achieve is beautiful.”

Source:www.express.co.uk