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United nonetheless haven’t approached Wilcox for the position however the latter is properly conscious of the Red Devils curiosity in him. Wilcox and Newcastle United’s Sporting Director Dan Ashworth are each at present below the radar of Sir Jim Ratcliffe who appears to be like to revamp the membership’s administration.
Manchester United are reportedly plotting to convey Southampton director of soccer Jason Wilcox on board. Days after swooping in Manchester City’s Chief Football Operations Officer Omar Berrada, Manchester United are actually trying to appoint Wilcox as a key determine within the new sporting hierarchy at Old Trafford as per The Athletic.
According to the report, Manchester United nonetheless haven’t approached Wilcox for the position however the latter is properly conscious of the Red Devils curiosity in him. Wilcox and Newcastle United’s Sporting Director Dan Ashworth are each at present below the radar of Sir Jim Ratcliffe who appears to be like to revamp the membership’s administration to pave the way in which for a brand new period.
Wilcox had resigned from his place as Academy Director at Manchester City final 12 months earlier than transferring to Southampton. Manchester City had been fairly eager on making him keep by offering a brand new provide however Wilcox determined to finish his 9-12 months keep on the Etihad Stadium. He was a key member on the membership and below him, abilities like Phil Foden, Rico Lewis, Oscar Bobb and even Chelsea’s Cole Palmer had been all developed within the academy. Wilcox started his position as academy director in 2017 earlier than which he labored as a U-18s head coach. In his profession as a participant, Wilcox gained the Premier League with Blackburn Rovers. He additionally represented groups like Leeds United and Blackpool after which lastly hung up his boots in 2006.
Manchester United not too long ago appointed Berrada because the membership’s new Chief Executive Officer (CEO). The determination is believed to have been spearheaded by none apart from Sir Jim Ratcliffe who continues to reshape the membership’s hierarchy.
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Manchester United have additionally skilled an on-discipline resurgence in 2024 as they’re but to lose a sport this 12 months. Manchester United gained their FA Cup spherical 4 sport in opposition to Newport County 4-2 final month earlier than choosing up three successive wins within the Premier League in opposition to Wolves, West Ham and Aston Villa.
They are subsequent set to face Luton Town this weekend on the Kenilworth Road within the Premier League. Manchester United coach Erik ten Hag will likely be trying to keep this good run in type as they eye one other victory.