Up to 200 Manchester United staff members could be made redundant in the latest round of cuts at the club.
United slashed their workforce by nearly a quarter last year when 250 staff were let go and the club said it "anticipates that approximately 150-200 jobs may be made redundant" this year.
The club held a staff meeting on Monday to announce plans to strengthen its financial sustainability after losing £300million in the past three years.
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Billed as a "transformation plan to strengthen financial sustainability and modernise its operating structure", United chief executive Omar Berrada told staff the club has posted five consecutive years of losses since 2019 and "this cannot continue".
It is understood staff will not be informed if they are at risk until next month.
In a statement, Berrada said: “We have a responsibility to put Manchester United in the strongest position to win across our men’s, women’s and academy teams. We are initiating a wide-ranging series of measures which will transform and renew the club.
"Unfortunately, this means announcing further potential redundancies and we deeply regret the impact on those affected colleagues. However, these hard choices are necessary to put the club back on a stable financial footing.
“We have lost money for the past five consecutive years. This cannot continue. Our two main priorities as a club are delivering success on the pitch for our fans and improving our facilities. We cannot invest in these objectives if we are continuously losing money.
“At the end of this process, we will have a more lean, agile and financially sustainable football club, while continuing to provide a world class service to our valuable commercial partners. We will then be in a much stronger position to invest in football success and improved facilities for fans, while remaining compliant with Uefa and Premier League regulations.”
United will reduce their presence in their London office, which was the main hub for former executive vice-chairman Ed Woodward. Marc Armstrong has joined the club as chief business officer to oversee the United’s commercial arm.
Club sources say the end to free lunches for staff at Old Trafford will save more than £1m a year and is in line with most workplaces.
Some staff will relocate from Old Trafford to the club's Carrington training complex to maximise the new facilities following the completion of the £50m overhaul.
