Manchester United will implement a more ruthless approach to their process over player contracts in a bid to prioritise the right culture and recruitment strategy over business interests.
Sky Sports News understands this will form part of the directive to strengthen football operations when INEOS’ 25 per cent stake in the club is ratified.
United will be more willing to terminate contracts if it’s for the greater good, and discussions to this effect have taken place over the Jadon Sancho situation.
If an exit route does not materialise for the 23-year-old, United will consider severing ties instead of trying to recoup some of their £73m outlay.
United want to be more “culture-focused” in their decision-making and have noted Arsenal as an example where cutting ties with players instead of trying to hold out for a fee can help reshape a squad and create an environment of excellence
The north London club have terminated a series of contracts under Mikel Arteta, with Mesut Ozil, Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang and Nicolas Pepe being high-profile examples. The decisive action and how it has helped the manager drive positive change and enhance standards at Arsenal is greatly admired by INEOS.
They want to also stop unnecessary contract extensions at United if it doesn’t make football sense. In the past, lucrative fresh terms on deals would be sanctioned to protect a player’s value and avoid losing them on a free transfer.
