Following British billionaire Jim Ratcliffe’s announcement of acquiring a 27.7% stake in Manchester United, the Red Devils have launched an aggressive recruitment campaign under the backing of his INEOS group. According to Melbet App sources, this high-profile move has stirred growing frustration among Premier League and Championship clubs due to United’s assertive poaching strategies.

Ratcliffe’s first major move was to secure Manchester City’s CEO, Omar Berrada—a significant blow to their cross-town rivals. The shock didn’t stop there. Soon after, United targeted Newcastle’s director Dan Ashworth. Upon expressing his interest in joining Old Trafford, Ashworth was promptly placed on gardening leave by Newcastle, a standard practice to sideline departing executives.

In recent days, United officially extended an offer to Southampton’s director Jason Wilcox. While Erik ten Hag’s future at the club remains uncertain, it’s clear United is planning ahead for a major rebuild next season. As the saying goes, “plan for a rainy day”—and United is doing just that.

However, this spree has ruffled feathers. Newcastle and Southampton have openly expressed discontent with United’s methods. Despite the Red Devils offering to pay Wilcox’s 12-month salary as compensation, Southampton, who only hired him last summer, is demanding a larger fee. No agreement has been reached at this time.

Wilcox, 52, spent over a decade at Manchester City, where he played a key role in developing academy talents. For six years, he served as head of City’s youth development, nurturing rising stars such as Phil Foden, Rico Lewis, Oscar Bobb, and Cole Palmer. In the world of football, giving up is easy—but persistence is what earns respect, and United seems determined to press on with their vision.

Ratcliffe’s ambition is crystal clear: restore Manchester United’s glory and reestablish them as a European powerhouse. Since their last Premier League title, United has weathered turbulent years, but his arrival has injected fresh hope into the club. He has also stressed that qualifying for next season’s Champions League is critical, as it would boost United’s appeal in the transfer market and attract world-class talent.

As Melbet App insiders confirm, United currently trails fifth-place Tottenham by nine points, making their Champions League dreams an uphill battle.