Amorim said the latest staff redundancies "have a lot to do with the lack of success of the football team" because it has resulted in a loss of earnings. He described it as "a difficult period inside the club and on the pitch" but, as "the engine" of the club, the responsibility lies with them - the team.

Manchester United are trying hard to cut costs and raise matchday revenue - their latest accounts underline why

Chief executive Omar Berrada has told Manchester United staff that job losses are an unfortunate part of club's wider plan to make it profitable after five consecutive years of financial losses

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It has to do a lot with the lack of success with the football team, because I think we are the engine of any football club,” Amorim said Tuesday. United announced plans Monday to “transform its corporate structure,

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.

Ruben Amorim says Manchester United’s staff are “paying the price” for a catalogue of failures at the top of the club and admitted they cannot afford any more transfer blunders.