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Man Utd news: Potential director of football move discussed by top candidate
LUIS CAMPOS says Manchester United have not spoken to him about becoming their director of football.
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Campos is well known to Manchester United boss Jose Mourinho having been managerial rivals in Portugal, then working together at Real Madrid.
And the 53-year-old has been heavily linked with being United’s first-ever director of football.
The decision to hire a director of football comes after Mourinho and executive vice-chairman Ed Woodward clashed during the transfer window over targets.
United signed three players in the window - Diogo Dalot, Fred and Lee Grant - but Mourinho wanted at least two more players.
Roma’s Monchi, Juventus’ Fabio Paratici, Ajax’s Edwin van der Sar and Serie B club Novara’s Domenico Teti are reportedly on United’s wishlist.
But Campos says he has not received an approach from United, however, he revealed his pride at being linked with the role.
Campos told Yahoo Sport: “Manchester United have not spoken to me about this position.
“But I’m very proud that my name is mentioned as one possibility because Manchester United have such a fantastic history in the world of football.
“My function is to make the link with the players, the coach and the board.
“I develop the scouting team and its structure. I speak with the board to assess the economic opportunities for signing players.
“The coach develops the profile of the team, the type of players he needs for his tactics, and in tandem with the scouting team we suggest the best solutions on the market to fit the profile the coach requires.
“I have developed a large network worldwide.
“Normally, I build teams by using five players with experience and combining these with big talents who also have the potential to develop inside the club for its future.
“It’s very important for a sports director to make the link with everybody within the club.
“To create the best infrastructure and provide the best support resources – for recovery, for nutrition, for data on player performance. Everything to help the coach and the players to deliver their best.
“This is how I work.”