Jason Wilcox has been promoted to Manchester United’s director of football, as Dave Brailsford steps aside from his day-to-day role at the club. Wilcox had held the role of technical director since arriving from Southampton in April 2024.

Manchester United have named Jason Wilcox as their new sporting director, following the news that Sir Dave Brailsford will be reducing his responsibilities. The club had been without a sporting director since the sudden exit of Dan Ashworth in November.