Jason Wilcox’s move from Southampton to Manchester United appears to be getting ever closer after Fabrizio Romano offered a positive update on his future – by citing that he is not speaking to anyone else but the Red Devils.
Wilcox has been liked by United for some time after his spell at local rivals Manchester City – lasting 10 years in an academy director role – saw him manage the likes of Phil Foden, Cole Palmer, Rico Lewis and more to complete stardom at the Etihad Stadium, with the trio going on to have outstanding breakthroughs in their currently short careers.
Having moved to Southampton in the summer in more of a transfer-based role, Wilcox’s credentials saw him sell the quartet of Romeo Lavia, James Ward-Prowse, Nathan Tella and Tino Livramento for a total fee spanning over £130million – and his solid first season at St. Mary’s has attracted attention from United. He could make the cross-city move to Old Trafford, and Romano believes a deal is close with other teams falling out of the running.
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Speaking in his Daily Briefing, Romano claimed that John Murtough’s departure as Sporting Director means that Wilcox will be even more vital to bring in for the Red Devils – though that is imminent any minute now after failing to speak with Liverpool in order to join the 13-time Premier League champions.
“John Murtough recently left the club and Jason Wilcox will be an important appointment after doing fantastic work at Southampton, and previously at Manchester City’s academy. The call from Manchester United was a really big opportunity for him, and he’s not speaking with Liverpool or any other club, it’s only Man United.
“He has an agreement with United over a contract, so now it’s just about an agreement with Southampton. He looks like he’ll be really important for United’s present and future as he knows how to manage young talents really well.”
