Manchester United are unlikely to appoint a sporting director while Jose Mourinho remains manager. Sportsmail understands there are no immediate plans to fill the potential vacancy at Old Trafford, the first in the club's history. United have been linked with a plethora of names for the role, ranging from Paul Mitchell to Fabio Paratici at Juventus. Manchester United are unlikely to appoint a sporting director while Jose Mourinho is thereMourinho needs a result at Chelsea this weekend and although he remains under intense pressure, upheaval to the club's structure during his third season would serve as a major surprise. There are a number of senior members of staff already filling some criteria of a sporting director and a modernising would involve a selection of those.

Source: Daily Mail October 17, 2018 21:22 UTC