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Man Utd set to copy Liverpool with new backroom appointment to aid transfer strategy

Manchester United are planning to appoint a deputy football director to work closely with transfer chief John Murtough.

Those within United's boardroom are thought to be keen on revolutionising the way the club is run in a move that sees Murtough currently brunt an overwhelming amount of responsibility, following his recent promotion from head of football development to football director.

As a result, United are planning to reduce his workload by providing him with an assistant to help oversee things and give the likes of technical director Darren Fletcher someone else to answer to, as per The Athletic.

The search for that person has already begun and is currently at the interview stage as the Red Devils look on at rivals Liverpool and try to emulate their set-up.

Things over in the red half of Merseyside have been going ludicrously well compared to United in recent years and that is partly down to their influence of sporting director Michael Edwards.

The transfer guru is on his way out of Anfield after a decade at the club but has already confirmed that his right-hand man Julian Ward will take over in his place to ensure a seamless transition.

While it is unclear when exactly United can bring in someone to deputise for Murtough, the club will want it done sooner rather than later as the summer transfer window begins to edge closer.

This summer is likely to mark one of transition for the United boardroom as current interim manager Ralf Rangnick is expected to end his reign in the dugout and move into a two-year consultancy role.

In turn, a new manager will need to be appointed and United have already whittled down their shortlist to a select few candidates.

Paris Saint-Germain boss Mauricio Pochettino is thought to

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