MANCHESTER UNITED will reportedly hold an emergency staff meeting amid fears of 200 more redundancies.
SunSport revealed on Tuesday that Sir Jim Ratcliffe is planning to cut another wave of jobs at Old Trafford.
The British billionaire’s money-saving measures have seen many employees lose their jobs – including 250 last summer – while the likes of Sir Alex Ferguson have had their salaries axed, too.
SunSport understands a further 100 to 200 staff members are at risk in the next round of cuts.
A source exclusively told SunSport: “Ultimately, football is a business but there are hundreds of people who work tirelessly behind the scenes who contribute to any club’s success.
“Morale is already on the floor after last year’s job losses. This will come as another big blow.”
One of those who has reportedly been dismissed is popular head of team operations and “mum of everyone” Jackie Kay, who joined United in 1995.
Now, though, The Guardian state the club have notified staff of an unexpected “team briefing” on February 24.
It is claimed all employees received an email on Friday evening to confirm the scheduled meeting next Monday afternoon.
And while the note did not confirm jobs would be lost, it heavily implied that could be the case as the “club must explore every option”.
The email reportedly said: “We are aware of media reports this week speculating on a number of issues relating to the club.
“We recognise this is unsettling for you all. In terms of what has been reported there is no further information that we can share with you at this point.
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“It will come as no surprise that the club must explore every option, including reducing costs and raising revenues.
“There are no final decisions currently.”
Ratcliffe is determined to restore the glory days back at Manchester United – with no Premier League title since 2013.
The Red Devils have lost £300million over the past three years and need to turn things around financially.
Ratcliffe even fears if he does not radically cut costs the historic football giants could go BUST.
Ratcliffe’s unpopular measures in his first year in the director’s box include cancelling the staff Christmas party, replacing bonuses with £40 M&S vouchers, cutting donations to charities, increasing ticket prices and scrapping lunchboxes for matchday staff.
It is not just the staff feeling the disconnect with the club’s ownership – as fans plan a protest on March 9 when they host Arsenal at Old Trafford.
And on the pitch, January transfer recruitment was limited to less than £30million, signing left-back Patrick Dorgu and teenager Ayden Heaven, while it is thought virtually the entire squad of players could be available for sale at the end of the season.