Manchester United: Nine names who could rival Rio Ferdinand to the sporting director role

Manchester United: Nine names who could rival Rio Ferdinand to the sporting director role
Manchester United are on the hunt for a new sporting director in the summer to assist Ole Gunnar Solskjaer in trying to get the Red Devils back amongst Europe’s elite.Ed Woodward, executive vice-chairman of the Premier League giants, is set to introduce a new role which will take over responsibility for the clubs transfer dealings, as part of a restructure at United this summer.Ferdinand is frontrunner for the sporting director role5
Ferdinand is frontrunner for the sporting director role
Rio Ferdinand, a six-time title winner at Old Trafford and former teammate of manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, has emerged as the frontrunnerfor the position.But who else could be in with a shout? talkSPORT.com has identified the potential candidates for the hot-seat…

Rio Ferdinand

The Red Devil legend has met up with Woodward over the position and is the frontrunner for the job.He is an admirer of Solskjaer and the pair achieved great things together in their playing career, could they do it again?

Fabio Paratici

The Italian has been in the sporting director role at Juventus since 2010, playing an instrumental role in the club’s eight consecutive title successes.He has been responsible for signing some immense talent, including the likes of Paulo Dybala, and he may be the perfect fit to propel United to glory again.Paratici has been in the sporting director role at Juventus since 20105
Paratici has been in the sporting director role at Juventus since 2010

Edwin Van der Sar

The former shot-stopper is another person whose name has been thrown into the hat.He is enjoying life as CEO at Ajax as the Amsterdam club go through their best spell in recent memory – with a Champions League final now in sight following their victory over Spurs on Tuesday evening.

Paul Scholes

The former midfielder had a bad stint in charge of Oldham but his hard-hitting and honest approach could be exactly what United need.He cares deeply about the club and you couldn’t suggest he would not give his all to the role.

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Gary Neville

The ex-Red Devil turned Sky pundit failed miserably as manager of Valencia but there’s no question he has a good understanding of the game.He has been brutal in his assessment of where it’s gone wrong and he knows the identity of the club more than anyone.

Eric Cantona

The Frenchman is a fan favourite and appointing him would please the Old Trafford faithful.He has been mooted as the man who could bring attractive attacking football back to the forefront of the club.Eric Cantona would be a popular choice for Red Devils fans5
Eric Cantona would be a popular choice for Red Devils fans

Michael Zorc

The Borussia Dortmund sporting director is one of the best in the business and will take some convincing to leave his post with the German side.He has transformed BVB’s recruitment policy into one of the best in football, earning plaudits from clubs around the world as they pick up young talents.Zorc has done incredible things with the recruitment set-up at BVB5
Zorc has done incredible things with the recruitment set-up at BVB

Paul Mitchell

The former Spurs talent-spotter is now at RB Leipzig and has helped the Bundesliga side to their highest ever finish from his recruitment.He would be keen to play youth and promote players from the talented players from the academy – perfect for Manchester United.

Peter Schmeichel

The best keeper in United’s history has made it clear he wants to be considered for the role.He will command the respect of those around him due to his stature at the club and will sort out the deadwood in the current crop of players.Schmeichel wants to be considered for the role5
Schmeichel wants to be considered for the role

John Murtagh

The Englishman is currently the head of youth development and the sporting director role would be a natural step up for him.He knows the club incredibly well and has helped bring the likes of Mason Greenwood up to the first-team squad.

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