Manchester United are reportedly closing in on a data scientist to support research across several areas at the club. Joel Glazer and Ed Woodward are set to have the final say over who gets the job. The Red Devils have moved away from appointing a director of football. United have been widely criticised for their transfer activity over the past few months, with the club missing out on top targets Jadon Sancho, Jack Grealish, Jude Bellingham and Erling Haaland. According to The Athletic, United are now set to hire a data scientist to assist in multiple areas at the club. It’s claimed head of football development John Murtough has narrowed down a shortlist to just a handful of candidates. And Glazer and Woodward will then have the final say as to who comes in. United are said to be looking at a ‘more corporate external hire’ - ideally one from a ‘pharmaceutical background’. United want somebody who can ‘straddle the business side of the club’ and also work on medical and recruitment.
Source: Express