Manchester United have been busy preparing for their Premier League season opener against Arsenal, with Ruben Amorim fine-tuning his squad and the club pushing to strengthen key areas before the window closes.
Meanwhile, the Red Devils continue to build on their ambitions to return to the top of English football.
Off the pitch, recruitment and backroom staff play a crucial role in shaping the team’s future, a factor both the men’s and women’s sides understand well.
Turning to the women’s game, significant changes are underway behind the scenes at Manchester United Women.
The club is preparing for a major departure as Harvey Bussell, the Women’s Head of Player Recruitment, is set to leave by the end of this summer transfer window, as per Conner Roberts via X.
Harvey Bussell has been instrumental in sourcing and signing players who have helped shape the squad, making his exit a notable shift for the club.
The club is already planning to find a replacement, with recruitment continuing to be a top priority as the team looks to strengthen for the upcoming season.
Bussell is expected to take on a similar role elsewhere soon, signalling a new chapter in his career.
This departure is the latest in a series of backroom changes at Manchester United Women following the club’s takeover by Jim Ratcliffe and INEOS.
The new ownership has been reshaping the structure and staffing to align with their ambitions of establishing the women’s team as a dominant force domestically and in Europe.
While these changes may bring some short-term disruption, they could ultimately set the foundation for a more focused and successful future.
United will be keen to ensure a seamless transition in recruitment as they target further progress on the pitch.
Exclusive w/ @journalism_rp
Understand Manchester United Women’s head of player recruitment Harvey Bussell is set to leave the club at the end of this summer transfer window.
United will now undertake the process of hiring a replacement.#MUWomen pic.twitter.com/qJlCCjkNZO
— Conner Roberts (@ConnerRoberts_) August 11, 2025
