Many pundits have blamed United’s lack of a Sporting Director for their flawed transfer activity and decline since Sir Alex Ferguson’s departure in 2013. According to MEN, United may have found the answer to their prayers in 2008 Champions League-winning legend Rio Ferdinand.
In case you didn’t know…
Ferdinand was signed by Ferguson from Leeds United in the 2002-03 season and he went on to become one of the world’s top center backs, forming a seemingly insurmountable central defensive partnership with Serbian Nemanja Vidic.
He played at Old Trafford for 12 years, racking up an incredible 6 English Premier League titles along with the 2008 UEFA Champions League title.
The heart of the matter
Many outlets including Sky and Express have reported that United Chief Executive Ed Woodward has held talks with the 40-year-old Ferdinand over the position of Sporting Director, to oversee transfers along with manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer.
Another United legend, Paul Scholes, and Mike Phelan are reportedly the other candidates in contention for the coveted post.
In a recent interview, Ferdinand spoke extensively about the difficulty United will face in bringing in new players.
He also remarked that the recent transfer decisions at the club have not been up to the mark.
What’s next?
United are set to face Huddersfield away this Sunday as they look to challenge for a precious top four spot in the Premier League.
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