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Man Utd offered 'help' from sporting director following Jose Mourinho talks


Lille chief Luis Campos has suggested he would be willing to help Manchester United as sporting director.

Ed Woodward appeared set to bring in a sporting director as part of an Old Trafford restructure but those plans have been shelved.

United are languishing in 12th in the Premier League following their dismal defeat to Newcastle on Sunday.

That loss increased the pressure on Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, who is now fighting to save his job with Woodward losing patience.

But Campos believes a sporting director would be welcome addition to the current system, and would be willing to offer his services.

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is under pressure

Man Utd chief Ed Woodward looks on

“I know very well the situation of Manchester United and other clubs – but, in my opinion, everybody needs a sporting director,” he told Sky Sports.

“The coach needs time to prepare for the next match and the super ego of the players too, so he needs people with sensibility. If a coach is alone it’s more difficult now.

“Manchester United is an amazing club with an amazing story and for people around the world, it’s difficult to understand what has happened to this club.

“Of course I believe I could help Manchester United. I want to work with a big club one day.

“But the Lille project gives me big pleasure because when I arrived we were in difficulty. I am happy here – so only a special situation will make me change a project.”

Lille’s sporting director Luis Campos sat next to Jose Mourinho

Luis Campos of Lille

Camps was a scout under Jose Mourinho at Real Madrid and revealed he remains in regular contact with the former United boss.

“I speak to Jose every week, sometimes every day, and I saw that Jose, in my opinion, had difficulties in Manchester because the club has another culture, which I respect of course,” he added.

“If the coach is alone he’s an easy target and he needs help. Everyone needs help in football. You can’t play alone.

“It’s important the club has one project and with a sporting director everyone understands where they go.”





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