Manchester United are reportedly closing in on the appointment of Jason Wilcox as their new technical director.
According to a report from Give Me Sport, Manchester United are set to agree on compensation for Jason Wilcox. The 52-year-old, who was also a target for Liverpool, will head to Old Trafford despite links with the Merseyside club.
Ben Jacobs revealed, “Manchester United sources believe that they have done everything by the book. Despite the fact that the clubs have slightly different narratives, and there is a little bit of dispute over compensation, I think the feeling is that it will be resolved and a compensation package will eventually be agreed.”
“That is just purely because we’re not talking about Dan Ashworth-type numbers of £20million. When we’re talking about a sporting director at Southampton, on a year’s salary, it will be hundreds of thousands instead of millions and millions.”
“Therefore, if the compensation package was a year, were it to be doubled, it’s not necessarily breaking the bank for Manchester United. It will, in likelihood, be deemed by Manchester United as worth paying eventually.”
Manchester United are looking for a rebuild on and off the pitch. So, they have decided to appoint a new techncal director, with Jason Wilcox emerging as a target. The 52-year-old will be expected to make his mark at Old Trafford next season and put together a structure that will help the manager rebuild Manchester United into a real force once again.
Wilcox will also be expected to help bring in top-class players who will improve the playing squad. Manchester United have spent millions of pounds on new signings in recent years. But they have not been able to get the best out of their players. Most of the investment has been wasted, and Manchester United are keen to rectify their mistakes when it comes to the recruitment department.
Jason Wilcox will be excited about Manchester United switch
Wilcox has proven his quality with Southampton, and he is ready to take the next step in his career and join a big club Manchester United are one of the biggest clubs in the world, and the opportunity to work for them can be quite attractive.
It will be interesting to see if the 52-year-old can help Manchester United get back to their best and return to their former glories. He was also a target for Liverpool. But while the Reds were an appealing destination, the Southampton man had his heart set on joining Manchester United.
Manchester United have been linked with a number of managers as well. But it seems that they might stick with Erik ten Hag for now. The Dutchman is under a lot of pressure after a disappointing season so far, and he will be expected to turn things around quickly next term.
