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From the 2013 ‘imposters’ episode to the Sancho soap opera we examine the transfer work of Old Trafford’s most powerful man
Since Ed Woodward replaced David Gill as Manchester United’s most powerful employee in May 2013 the executive vice-chairman has overseen 37 major signings across 15 transfer windows. The first was Marouane Fellaini for £27.5m, the most recent Facundo Pellistri, announced 41 minutes after Monday’s 11pm deadline. Completing deals as the market nears closing is a theme, as is a scattergun strategy that seems to change year to year. Here the 15 windows of Woodward are analysed. Continue reading...