Manchester United have made a formal approach to Southampton for director of football Jason Wilcox, according to a source. Wilcox is the top target for United to become their new technical director as part of a recruitment shake-up led by co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe and his INEOS team.
The club has submitted a formal offer of compensation for Wilcox, a former Blackburn Rovers and England winger, although terms have not yet been agreed with Southampton. The Championship side is reportedly unhappy with the timing of the approach as they aim to secure promotion back to the Premier League.
