Manchester United academy coaches and staff have reportedly been told that they could be made redundant from cost-cutting.
The Premier League giants are set to cut their workforce by almost a quarter as part of Sir Jim Ratcliffe and INEOS' major restructuring of the club.
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It has now been reported by The Athletic that seven of the club's youth staff were told that they could be the first likely redundancies.
The report adds that three of those are said to have between 20 to 35 years experience at United, with meetings regarding taking place on Tuesday.
The report also says that Stuart Leicester and Neil Harris, who have spent at least 20 years at the club, could be set for departures.
Fellow coaches Chris Simms, Rick Ashcroft and Chris Backhouse are also 'at risk' along with Graham Buckingham, who joined in 1990.
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Another member of staff who is said to be an analyst could also leave as personnel changes begin to be made, with United academy director Nick Cox and HR staff reported to have revealed the news.
Many staff are said to be 'dismayed and upset' with the process amid the belief that Glazer ownership has overseen large sums wasted in the transfer market.
Although the club 'do not relish' such decisions, the report says they believe academy staff can be cut without affecting their production of top, young talent.
INEOS chief Ratcliffe purchased his 25 per cent minority stake at the club in February, with he and his staff taking over football operations.
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He has so far overseen fresh appointments to help with recruitment, so much so that Erik ten Hag says 'a lot' has been taken from his role.
Dan Ashworth and Jason Wilcox have joined as sporting director and technical director respectively, with Christopher Vivell joining as their interim director of recruitment.
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United's new minority owners have also been active in the their first transfer market at the club, with forward Joshua Zirkzee the first signing of the INEOS era in a £36million deal from Bologna.
Leny Yoro then arrived from Lille, with the 18-year-old the centre-back joining for £52million to become the fifth most expensive teenager ever.
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talkSPORT understands United have added Martin Zubimendi to their list of midfield targets as they look to continue their spending.
The 25-year-old recently won Euro 2024 with Spain and as a release clause worth £50million in his contract at Real Sociedad.