Man Utd ‘give all non-playing staff just ONE WEEK to decide whether to resign’ as Sir Jim Ratcliffe wields axe
MANCHESTER UNITED have reportedly given all their non-playing staff just one week to decide if they want to resign from their jobs.
Sir Jim Ratcliffe and Ineos are looking to cut costs after completing their £1.3billion minority takeover at Old Trafford.
The Brit is in total control of football operations after purchasing a 27.7 per cent stake in the club.
And he is looking to trim the fat as United seek to comply with FFP.
But despite looking at a major squad shake-up this summer, Ratcliffe is also taking his brutal approach to those behind the scenes.
According to the Athletic, a mass email has been fired out to all staff members, bar coaches and scouts, insisting they make a decision on their futures within the next week.
United have described it as "voluntary resignation", but those affected see it more as voluntary redundancy.
The Red Devils' current staff count stands at over 1,000 people, and the offer is seen as a way for workers to either get on board with Ineos' new philosophy or have the freedom to walk away now.
Ratcliffe and Ineos are reviewing all financial areas at United, including business and operational costs, after the club recorded losses of £42million.
The billionaire has already implemented several major changes, including telling staff they can no longer work from home.
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