Manchester United's new minority shareholder Sir Jim Ratcliffe is reportedly preparing to cut up to a quarter of the staff at the club.
The British billionaire recently purchased 27.7% of the Red Devils, and he is now in charge of football operations at Old Trafford, with major changes planned under the leadership of the owner and founder of INEOS.
According to the Daily Star, Ratcliffe is planning to cut up to a quarter of the staff at Man United, as he wants to streamline the operation at the club.
The report claims that the 71-year-old will bring in 'one of the world's leading consultants' to review the structure at the club, and a plan will be put in place for up to 25% of staff at the club to depart.
Ratcliffe allegedly believes that the club are overstaffed in too many areas, and he is said to have already spoken to the Glazer family about the changes that he is planning to make.
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Omar Berrada has been confirmed as Man United's new CEO, while Sir Dave Brailsford is also taking on a major role as part of the changes at Old Trafford.
The Red Devils remain hopeful of appointing Dan Ashworth as their new sporting director, while it is understood that Dougie Freedman is wanted as the new head of recruitment.
Erik ten Hag's future as head coach of the 20-time English champions remains unclear, with members of the first-team squad at Old Trafford said to be expecting the Dutchman to be sacked this summer.
Man United are still chasing silverware this season, preparing to welcome Liverpool to Old Trafford in the quarter-finals of the FA Cup on March 17.
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The Red Devils have seen their hopes of claiming a Champions League finish in the Premier League table take a severe hit, though, following back-to-back league losses to Fulham and Manchester City.
Man United are currently sixth, six points behind fifth-placed Tottenham Hotspur, who have a game in hand, and 11 points from fourth-placed Aston Villa.
Ten Hag's side will welcome Everton to Old Trafford in the league on Saturday afternoon, and their next fixture in England's top flight will then not be until March 30 away to Brentford.
Ratcliffe is planning for Man United to be busy during this summer's transfer window, although an absence from the Champions League would harm their spending power, while the club are also working to the strict rules surrounding Financial Fair Play, which prevented them from doing business in January.
