Bleacher Report · Apr 30, 2019
Manchester United 'Seriously Considering' Rio Ferdinand as Sporting Director
Rio Ferdinand has reportedly held talks with Manchester United's executive vice-chairman Ed Woodward about becoming the club's sporting director.
According to Laurie Whitwell of the Daily Mail, the Glazer family, who own United, believe now could be the right time to get Ferdinand back at the club in a senior role.
Whitwell added Woodward is "seriously considering" the former centre-back for the sporting director role "to guide transfer strategy and oversee negotiations while being in tune with the manager."
Former United midfielder Darren Fletcher and current first-team coach Mike Phelan have also been linked with the job.