Man Utd target Norwich chief Stuart Webber as director of football as Ed Woodward seeks help for Solskjaer
MANCHESTER UNITED have put Norwich sporting director Stuart Webber on a shortlist of candidates in this summer’s shake-up.
United executive vice-chairman Ed Woodward is restructuring behind the scenes with the emphasis on bringing younger players to the club.
It is hoped it will end the Red Devils’ run of expensive flops in the transfer market.
Webber has huge admirers at Old Trafford after helping steer Huddersfield and Norwich to Premier League promotion.
At Carrow Road he oversaw a radical change in strategy — from the academy upwards — and Norwich made the top flight two years following his arrival.
Webber was instrumental in the likes of highly-rated keeper Angus Gunn, 23, and attacking midfielder James Maddison, 22, being given their chance.
United need a sporting director to work with boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer and Woodward in identifying the best players to help the club progress after a disappointing sixth-place finish last season.
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They are looking at a committee of ex-players to help find and recruit targets — but Webber would be in the frame to oversee the operation.
Darren Fletcher and Rio Ferdinand have been discussed as being part of the team.
United signalled their intent with interest in Wales whizkid Daniel James, 21, from Swansea rather than a marquee signing.