A closer look at “Birmingham City push to appoint ex-Manchester United executive as sporting director amid A”, exactly as the source publishes it. Birmingham City are intensifying efforts to bring in a former Manchester United executive as their new sporting director, but negotiations have hit a snag over compensation with Serie A side Atalanta. The Championship club has been without a sporting director since Craig Gardner departed in June, and sources indicate the hierarchy is leaning towards an external appointment to fill the void. The ex-United figure, whose identity has not been disclosed in the report, is currently at Atalanta and would require a compensation package to be agreed before any move can be completed.
Birmingham’s recruitment drive comes at a critical time as they aim to rebuild their football operations and push for promotion. The delay in securing a deal could impact their summer planning, with the new season fast approaching. The full version stays on the original page, which this listing opens directly.