Manchester United are to cut up to 200 further jobs as part of a strategy they claim will transform the club into a more lean operation. Having made 250 staff redundant last summer, United confirmed on Monday that there would be further job reductions of between 150 and 200 employees.

Manchester United have announced up to 200 further redundancies - this is how the news was broken, the reaction and the story behind it

SIR JIM RATCLIFFE is set to close the staff canteen at Old Trafford and replace the free lunches with FRUIT, according to reports. The billionaire United shareholder is making controversial cuts

Manchester United is implementing significant cost-cutting measures, including job cuts and the closure of the staff canteen at Old Trafford, in an effort to stabilize finances after five consecutive years of losses.

Ruben Amorim admits everyone at Manchester United is being affected by INEOS’ continued cost-cutting measures. United announced on Monday a new “transformation plan” including a further 150 to 200 redundancies on top of previously announced job cuts designed to stem a steady stream of losses off the pitch.

Manchester United's chief Sir Jim Ratcliffe has continued to cut costs at Old Trafford by shutting down the canteen and limiting the menu at Carrington

Manchester United's staff can only eat soup and sandwiches for lunch after a new round of cost-saving measures by Sir Jim Ratcliffe.