Manchester United’s department of about 80 scouts is facing considerable cuts as part of Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s next round of up to 200 redundancies, the Observer understands.
The likely reduction is part of a streamlining of the department due, in part, to the industry-wide practice of utilising data-driven assessment of players. Christopher Vivell, the former Chelsea technical director who became recruitment director on a short-term contract in the summer, is expected to be appointed on a permanent basis to head up the restructured operation.
