Source: TheGuardian
Manchester United want Dougie Freedman as head of recruitment
United set to make approach for Crystal Palace sporting director Guéhi, Eze and Olise among Freedman’s signings at PalaceManchester United are set to make an official approach for Crystal Palace’s sporting director, Dougie Freedman, with the former Scotland striker lined up by Ineos to take over as the head of recruitment.Freedman, who had a successful spell as Palace’s manager before returning as sporting director in 2017, is understood to have been identified as the ideal candidate to work within the structure being put in place by Sir Jim Ratcliffe at United. The 49-year-old has earned plaudits for his ability to spot emerging talent in the Championship and beyond, having been instrumental in Palace signing Marc Guéhi, Eberechi Eze and Michael Olise, among others. Continue reading......read full article
