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.
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.
Man Utd news: Ed Woodward wants to heal his rift with Jose Mourinho (Image: GETTY)
Man Utd news: Jose Mourinho was angry at missing out on transfer targets (Image: GETTY)
Ed Woodward is the safest person at United says expert
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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.