Source: Man United to hire Wilcox for next Technical Director

Manchester United ESPN reported that a Southampton official has made an approach for the director of football Jason Wilcox.

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The club has offered compensation to the former Blackburn Rovers players. England Southampton has not agreed on terms for a new winger.

Sources claim that the Championship side are not happy with the timing, as they aim to return to the Championship. Premier League.

Southampton’s Russell Martin, after the 3-2 loss to Ipswich in Monday’s match: “I’d say to give me 10 minutes before I can get over my disappointment. We’ll talk at some stage this week. I’m certain I’ll be able to tell you more.”

“I haven’t spoken to the Club” [about it]. After I talk to him, you know how I feel about Jason. He sent me a text saying he’s proud of my performance. “I’ll tell you the rest when I get told.”

United wants Wilcox to be in place by the end of summer.

The bid by the club to appoint Dan Ashworth director of football was halted because Newcastle UnitedReluctance of to decrease their demand.

Ashworth, who is on gardening leave (a suspension of work with full pay during a period of notice), wants to avoid Wilcox being in a similar position.

Both Newcastle and Southampton are hoping for compromises.

Wilcox, who is now United’s CEO Omar Berrada, has known Wilcox since their days together at United Manchester City.

Wilcox is a 53-year-old man who oversaw an academy in Manchester’s Etihad stadium before moving on to Southampton during the summer 2023.

In his playing career, the England international was a part of Blackburn’s Premier League-winning 1995 team.