Manchester United may have to wait until Jose Mourinho has left the club to appoint a director of football, as reports claim that the club's hierarchy are doubtful about finding a candidate the manager will be happy with.
United have been reported to be looking to appoint a director of football for much of the season, with the club thought to have accepted that such an appointment is necessary in order to keep up with their rivals, and current Ajax sporting director Edwin van der Sar is among the names touted for the job.
According to The Telegraph, however, while Mourinho is accepting of the situation in principle, there is a belief that it will be difficult to find an appointment he would be happy with.