By Pete O'Rourke, Transfer Correspondent

19th Oct, 2023 | 11:20am

Exclusive: Ben Clarke agrees terms with Man United

Man United are set to appoint Cardiff City’s Ben Clarke to a recruitment role at Old Trafford, sources have told Football Insider.

Irishman Clarke has impressed in his role at the Championship club, where he is head of academy recruitment.

It is believed he has agreed terms with United and is heading from Cardiff soon.

United are looking to improve their youth set-up and have targeted Clarke to head up their academy recruitment as they look to bring the best young talent in the country and across the world to Old Trafford.

The Red Devils could see an entire revamp to the footballing operations at the club if Sir Jim Ratcliffe is successful in his bid to buy a minority stake in the club.

Ratcliffe looks set to purchase a 25 per cent stake in the club for around £1.3billion.

If it all goes through, Ratcliffe’s company INEOS will take control over the club’s footballing operations.

United have had a disappointing start to their current campaign with four wins in their opening eight Premier League games.

Erik ten Hag’s side are yet to win a Champions League match this season, having been beaten by Galatasaray and Bayern Munich in their opening matches.

United spent a lot of money on new signings this summer and have brought in big names including Mason Mount, goalkeeper Andre Onana, and Sofyan Amrabat as well as striker Rasmus Hojlund.

In other news, Man United set to land well in excess of £111m+ as Sir Jim Ratcliffe plan revealed.