Man Utd trace as Alex Ferguson function emerges with Ratcliffe drawing up shortlist
United have been in decline since Ferguson’s retirement in 2013, which got here within the speedy aftermath of the membership’s newest top-flight trophy. The 81-year-old, who’s now a director on the membership, may now have a major say on how Ratcliffe will overhaul the stricken English giants.
Candidate Freedman was beforehand a neighbour of Ferguson’s earlier than taking his job at Palace, the place he had beforehand been a profitable participant and briefly managed the membership. The former Scotland striker impressed Ferguson throughout a chat at Old Trafford after Palace defeated United within the League Cup in 2011.
However, Ratcliffe will take time to pick a brand new sporting director, with the legendary former defender Maldini on his checklist. Englishman Congerton, at present at Atalanta, has had success at Sunderland, Celtic and Leicester.