Manchester United likely to slash scouting network in next round of redundancies

Jim Ratcliffe is making proposed cuts of 200 staff

CUTS: Manchester United’s department of around 80 scouts is facing considerable cuts as part of Jim Ratcliffe’s next round of up to 200 redundancies, the Observer understands.

Manchester United’s department of around 80 scouts is facing considerable cuts as part of Jim Ratcliffe’s next round of up to 200 redundancies, reports the Observer.

The likely reduction is part of a streamlining of the department due, in part, to the industry-wide practise of utlising data-driven assessment of players. Christopher Vivell, the former Chelsea technical director, who became recruitment director on short-term contract in the summer, is expected to be appointed on a permanent basis as recruitment director to head up the restructured operation.