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Who is Paul Mitchell? Manchester United's director of football target profiled

With the Red Devils mulling over their options for the newly established transfer chief role, Goal takes a look at one possible candidate

Recruitment has been a chronic issue for Manchester United in recent seasons, but it looks like the club are taking steps to ensure they are better equipped to compete in the transfer market.

The need for a dedicated director of football has become increasingly obvious and it is certainly high on the agenda as the Premier League giants attempt to keep up with Europe's elite.

However, it remains to be seen who will fill the new role, with a handful of former players and a number of other candidates from the administrative realm being touted for the job.