straight to your inbox every day, freeRio Ferdinand believes Manchester United should appoint a technical director.
Recent reports claimed United are lining up Everton's Marcel Brands to become the man to lead their recruitment operation after his success at Goodison Park.
United planned to appoint a technical director following Jose Mourinho's sacking two years ago but the position remains unfilled.
Asked specifically about the links with Brands, Ferdinand said it could help ensure players arriving at Old Trafford fit the philosophy that Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is trying to implement, in a more centralised vision. “Yeah, I think that’s the way the game is going.
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