Manchester United are to cut up to 200 further jobs as part of a strategy they claim will transform the club into a more lean operation. Having made 250 staff redundant last summer, United confirmed on Monday that there would be further job reductions of between 150 and 200 employees.

Manchester United has taken another significant step to reduce financial loss, which would put several employees in a difficult position. One of the oldest football clubs in the world, Manchester United has been taking significant cost-cutting measures in order to reduce financial loss and increase the profit under the ownership of Sir Jim Ratcliffe.

We have lost money for the past five consecutive years,” said Omar Berrada, Manchester United’s CEO. “This cannot continue."