Sir Jim Ratcliffe considers eliminating 200 more corporate positions as vital for preventing Manchester United from going bankrupt. The club has accumulated £300 million losses during the previous three years prompting Jim Ratcliffe to take prompt action for financial recovery.

Sir Jim Ratcliffe officially became co-owner of Man United a year ago but the feel-good factor was brief and to many who have served the club, it is now unrecognisable.

Swingeing job and spending cuts continue as club decide to downscale scouting network and scrap free hot meals for staff