By Laurie Whitwell for the Daily Mail
Published: 22:30 BST, 29 April 2019 | Updated: 23:12 BST, 29 April 2019
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Rio Ferdinand has met with Ed Woodward to discuss the former England defender possibly becoming Manchester United's sporting director, Sportsmail can reveal.
Woodward, United's executive vice-chairman, is seriously considering bringing Ferdinand back to the club in a major role.
United owners the Glazer family have been keen to get Ferdinand on board since his retirement four years ago, but personal circumstances made that unworkable. However the timing could now be right.
Rio Ferdinand has been lined up to possibly become sporting director at Manchester United
The former defender has held talks with the club's executive vice-chairman Ed Woodward
United are currently restructuring the club and weighing up appointing someone to guide transfer strategy and oversee negotiations while being in tune with the manager.
Woodward has identified Ferdinand as a strong candidate given his United history and subsequent
