Manchester United Director – The ex-Liverpool sporting director Michael Edwards is in advanced talks with Manchester United. The former Merseyside boss is likely to join Old Trafford in the upcoming summer. Chelsea has also been in talks with Edwards, nonetheless Manchester United is more likely to recruit him. For more football-related news, Follow Insidesport.IN
Manchester United Director: Manchester United CLOSES in on New Director, Michael Edwards MOST LIKELY to join RED Devils – Check Out
Michael Edwards to Manchester United: The former Liverpool sporting director Michael Edwards LIKELY to join Manchester UnitedManchester United and Chelsea both have reportedly been in the race to sign Michael Edwards. Still, Red Devils are front runners in signing the ex-Liverpool chief.
Edwards had been with Liverpool for a decade since joining the side back in 2011 from Tottenham Hotspur. He was named Sporting Director 5 years after joining the Merseyside. His stint at Liverpool has been hugely successful. The likes of Mohammed Salah, Sadio Mane, and Virgil Van Dijk are some of his star signings.
He also made some significant financial gains with the departures of Philippe Coutinho and Dominic Solanke. Edwards had left Liverpool last season keeping Julian Ward on the hot seat. However, Liverpool fans would not be pleased seeing their transfer guru working for arch-nemesis Manchester United.
Manchester United Director: Manchester United CLOSES in on New Director, Michael Edwards MOST LIKELY to join RED Devils – Check Out
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Manchester United’s current sporting director John Murtough has had a very productive transfer window recently. He brought in European heavyweights like Casemiro, Christian Eriksen, and Lisandro Martinez. The Manchester side is still to admit the speculations regarding a change in the position. They have also been linked with club legend Edwin Van der Sar for the role. However, Van der Sar has ended all speculations clarifying he has unfinished business with his current team Ajax. The Dutchman is currently Ajax’s CEO.
Manchester United Director: Manchester United CLOSES in on New Director, Michael Edwards MOST LIKELY to join RED Devils – Check Out
The Manchester side will have to wait till the summer to sign him. The ex-sporting director is reportedly not looking to resume work before the summer of 2023. However, the Red Devils are confident of signing Edwards and rebuilding their side under his guidance.
Manchester United Director: Manchester United CLOSES in on New Director, Michael Edwards MOST LIKELY to join RED Devils – Check Out
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