Manchester United’s squad recruitment drive is going to step up next month after they piece together the backroom team to draw a blueprint of the future.
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The pursuit of Dougie Freedman is underway at Old Trafford, as United want the Crystal Palace sporting director on board as part of the strategy to re-ignite the first-team.
Sir Alex Ferguson has been a long-term admirer of Freedman, who has been linked with United over the past four months and he is set to be approached as United look for a new head of recruitment.
Freedman is unlikely to be the last new man through the door – with chief executive Omar Berrada and technical director Dan Ashlworth also joining.
It is believed United have an eye on one more figure joining to help with recruitment and talent spotting, with Southampton’s director of football Jason Wilcox linked recently.
This new structure is all a sign of intent, with United set to mirror the major backroom changes with upgrades on the pitch too.
We revealed how the club are hoping for as many as five new first team signings in the summer that can significantly boost the team’s chances of returning to the top quickly.
United foresee changes across the field – in defence, midfield and attack – while the future of manager Erik Ten Hag remains under close scrutiny.
United’s upcoming FA Cup quarter-final against Liverpool is expected to provide key evidence for the new co-ownership group as to whether he can lead the team into next season.
It is felt they will make a decision on Ten Hag before the end of the season, as the club will need to move quickly for a new manager if new plans are going to be implemented effectively for pre-season and beyond.
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