Man United eye Lille's Luis Campos as potential Director of Football candidate: Reports

Manchester United's transfer business over past few years has been somewhat of a mishap, to say least, and calls for a Director of Football grew after yet ar disappointing transfer window. Red Devils were largely passive in transfer market, before making as many as four deadline day signings. This, after failing to land primary target Jadon Sancho. Fans have time and again aimed ir frustration and Ed Woodward and Matt Judge, with pair in charge of Man United's transfer business.

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Red Devils eye Luis Campos as a potential Man United DoF

Many believe that Man United's transfer market failures over years have been because of lack of a 'footballing brain'. Red Devils have so far opted against Director of Football model which has been successfully implemented at rival clubs like Liverpool and Manchester City. After immense backlash this summer, Red Devils finally seem to be looking for a DoF, with Luis Campos linked with a move to Old Trafford.

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Luis Campos had previously been linked with job at Man United during Jose Mourinho's reign but move failed to materialize. 56-year-old currently occupies a similar position at Ligue 1 outfit Lille, who have in recent years grown in stature due to smart scouting and eye for talent. likes of Fode Ballo Toure, Gabriel, Rafael Leao, Victor Osimhen, Jonathan Ikone and Nicolas Pepe have all seen ir development aided at Lille.

Despite a long list of sales, French club qualified for Champions League this season and are currently atop Ligue 1 standings. Incidentally, Luis Campos was also Director of Football at Monaco when y sensationally won Ligue 1 title and reached Champions League semi-final. 

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Fabinho, Bernardo Silva, Thomas Lemar, Anthony Martial were all signed by Campos for minuscule fees, while he also added experienced players in previous seasons for cheap deals such as Radamel Falcao, Dimitar Berbatov and James Rodriguez. 56-year-old is highly regarded as one of best in business and will provide Man United with renewed vision as Ole Gunnar Solskjaer looks to restore Red Devils to ir former glory.

A Man United DoF will also mitigate problems such as an inflated w bill due to his footballing expertise. However, with Lille and Campos at crossroads, Ed Woodward and co will have to avoid using ir languid approach to get one of most sought-after recruiters in European football. 

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