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Man Utd: Pundit gives opinion on Woodward backing Solskjaer
Manchester United supremo Ed Woodward is unlikely to appoint a director of football, it has been claimed. The Red Devils started looking at possible candidates back when Jose Mourinho ruled the Old Trafford roost - but the Red Devils appear likely to go without one for the foreseeable future.
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United have hired a team of eight to help when it comes to transfers, with data analysis set to be used more often.
It’s something that has worked for Liverpool, with the Reds using data to identify transfer targets under Jurgen Klopp.
And United are hopeful that the work being undertaken behind closed doors will lead to success in the future.
Speaking recently, Woodward insisted that United were on the road back to the top.
And he also vowed to back Solskjaer, despite the Norwegian overseeing a turbulent campaign so far.
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“The recruitment department is working to a clear plan and philosophy, along with Ole and his coaching staff,” said Woodward.
“Our focus is on bringing in a combination of experience and the best young players with potential to develop further, fusing graduates from our academy with high-quality acquisitions.
“Our recruitment process focuses on analysis and selection of players over the course of a season, with a view to the following summer transfer window. As part of the rebuild we see this coming summer as an important opportunity.
“There has been no shortage of investment in players over the past few years, with over £200m spent since Ole became manager. Our aim is to ensure that we continue to achieve consistency in quality of recruitment.
“Off the pitch it is important to note that the commercial elements of the club are geared to ensuring we have a self-sustaining model which supports investment in the playing side.”