Modern way

Which top-flight clubs have appointed a ‘director of football’

Arsenal Raul Sanllehi (head of football relations) Bournemouth

Richard Hughes (technical director)

Brighton

Dan Ashworth, right (technical director, starts next month)

Burnley Mike Rigg (technical director)

Cardiff No sporting director

Chelsea No sporting director

Crystal Palace

Dougie Freedman (sporting director)

Fulham Tony Khan (director of football operations)

Everton Marcel Brands (director of football)

Huddersfield Olaf Rebbe (sporting director)

Leicester

John Rudkin (director of football)

Liverpool

Michael Edwards (sporting director)

Manchester City Txiki Begiristain (director of football, right)

Manchester United No sporting director

Newcastle No sporting director

Southampton

Ross Wilson (director of football operations)

Tottenham Rebecca Caplehorn (director of football operations)

Watford Andy Scott (sporting director)

West Ham

Mario Husillos (director of football)

Wolves Kevin Thelwell (sporting director)