Manchester United have cancelled access to chauffeur-driven private cars for some members of their backroom staff, according to a new report.
Earlier this week, it was claimed that Ineos had cancelled some credit cards given to senior figures at the Red Devils, in a bid to cut spiralling costs, and bring the club closer to complying with Profit and Sustainability (PSR) rules.
Now it is thought that these restrictions have also changed the travel access provided to certain members of the team at Old Trafford.
The Times claim that some members of backroom staff at Man United will no longer get access to private cars being driven by chauffeurs, following a review into spending habits at the Premier League club iniated by new part-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe.
Consultancy firm Interpath Advisory is set to finish its review by the end of the football season, but its preliminary reports have found wasteful spending of money at Man United, and they have advised new part-owners Ineos on how to reduce costs moving forward.
Interpath will focus on business and operational costs at Manchester United, and will not be advising the club on which players should be sold, but any savings could be used to help support future transfer deals.
The club want to ensure they can comply with PSR rules, after last summer's £257,000 fine for breaching UEFA's regulations.
The Red Devils signed no new players in January due to PSR concerns, leaving Erik ten Hag with the same playing staff throughout the campaign, despite an ongoing injury crisis.
Ratcliffe's cost-cutting scheme is part of his hands-on approach at Old Trafford since his 27.7 per cent stake in the club was officially approved by the Premier League back in February.
Manchester United’s late defeat to Chelsea on Thursday night left them in sixth place, 11 points behind Aston Villa in fourth, and nine adrift of Tottenham in fifth.
Omar Berrada is set to start his role as club CEO this summer, while they are also looking to bring in Dan Ashworth as their new sporting director, if they can reach a compromise with Newcastle United over a compensation fee.
Southampton's Jason Wilcox could also be on his way to Old Trafford after United made a formal approach to make him their technical director.
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