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01.04.2024 - 23:15 / manchestereveningnews.co.uk
Russell Martin refused to be drawn on speculation surrounding the future of Southampton's director of football Jason Wilcox after a 3-2 defeat at Ipswich Town on Easter Monday.
The Reds have approached the Championship promotion hopefuls about bringing Wilcox to Old Trafford as the club's new technical director, just nine months after he joined Southampton. The 53-year-old was recommended to United by incoming CEO Omar Berrada, who worked with Wilcox during his time as Manchester City's academy director between 2017 and 2023.
As reported by the Manchester Evening News, United are adamant they have followed the correct procedure in their approach for Wilcox and have offered the equivalent of a full year's pay as compensation for the former Blackburn Rovers, Leeds United and Leicester City winger.
But when asked about the situation after the Saints' last-gasp 3-2 defeat to promotion rivals Ipswich Town on Monday night, Martin said he was yet to speak with the club's hierarchy about Wilcox's future but did reveal that he planned to speak to the director of football after the game at Portman Road.
"Just give me more than 10 minutes to get over the disappointment [of losing to Ipswich] and then I'll have more," said Martin. "You know my feelings on Jason, and I'll have a chat with him after. I've just had a text saying how proud he was of the performance. Once I know more I'll tell you."
If Wilcox were to make the move to Old Trafford, it would be the latest off-field coup for United following INEOS' restructuring of football operations in 2024. The Reds have already snapped up Berrada from Manchester City, and held talks with Newcastle United as they try to strike a deal for sporting director Dan Ashworth, who has since
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