Man Utd appoint Jason Wilcox as new technical director after leaving Southampton

Manchester United have appointed Southampton’s Jason Wilcox as their new technical director (Nick Potts/PA)

Jason Wilcox has been appointed Manchester United’s new technical director with immediate effect after leaving Southampton.

The 53-year-old becomes a key appointment at Old Trafford as part of United’s off-field overhaul following Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s arrival at the club.