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Man Utd need a sporting director to avoid disaster, says former Mourinho assistant Campos

A man who worked alongside the former Red Devils boss at Real Madrid, and is now at Lille, believes another helping hand is required at Old Trafford

Manchester United need to appoint a sporting director in order to avoid potential “disaster”, says Jose Mourinho’s former assistant Luis Campos.

The Red Devils have been looking to bolster their backroom team for some time.

Several iconic figures from the club’s past have been linked with a high-profile post, including Rio Ferdinand and Edwin van der Sar.

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No appointment has been made, though, and questions remain when it comes to the bridge between manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer and his board.