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Manchester United are to cut 250 jobs as part of a determination to slash costs and scrap some “non-essential” activities.

United director Sir Dave Brailsford has led a wide-ranging review of club operations since Inoes’ co-ownership of the club was confirmed in December.

Sir Jim Ratcliffe had already told staff of his desire for them to return to working from club premises.

However, club sources now say financially significant transformation is required to halt the steepling rise in year-on-year costs.

The review has concluded, structure-wise, the size and shape of the club does not reflect the current football performance and they have more staff than they need.

Sources say cost savings have been identified around “non-essential” activities, which are to cease.

It is yet to be clarified what these activities are, but the aim is to reduce headcount and employee costs. United have about 1,000 full-time members of staff.

The move is bound to be greeted negatively, with many pointing out poor recruitment around the first team has wasted far more money than will be saved by cutting the rank and file workforce.

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