Woodward stays in charge of United transfers this summer as search for technical director stalls

Ed Woodward, executive vice chairman, will continue to call the final shots in this summer’s transfer window at Manchester United.

Talks have been held with Rio Ferdinand, who is keen to work at United, but the club are yet to find a fit candidate for the job of technical director.

Matt Judge stays in charge of negotiating potential deals while several people have a say on which players to pursue.