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Wilcox Sets Out Manchester United’s Character-Led Recruitment Plan as Winning Run Lifts Mood

The director of football says sustained top-four contention will hinge on targeted spending on players equipped for Old Trafford’s demands.

Overview

  • Speaking to the club’s media, Jason Wilcox said United have a clear plan and must invest in specific areas, prioritising players with the mentality to handle the pressure.
  • Ruben Amorim’s side have recorded three straight Premier League wins to climb to sixth, easing scrutiny after a poor start to the season.
  • Wilcox praised the quick integration of summer arrivals Bryan Mbeumo, Matheus Cunha, Benjamin Sesko and goalkeeper Senne Lammens.
  • Reports note United spent about £200m on a new forward line as part of the INEOS-era reset, with executives framing a Champions League return as both an ambition and a financial requirement.
  • The Africa Cup of Nations from December 21 to January 18 could rule out Mbeumo for Cameroon and potentially Amad Diallo for Ivory Coast, tightening options over the festive period.