Man Utd consider deeply unpopular move to slash benefits given to disabled fans in HALF as club aim to cut costs despite posting record revenues of over £660m

According to The Daily Mail, the Red Devils give out £40,000 a year to the Manchester United Disabled Supporters' Association (MUDSA) but they are said to be considering slashing that in half as part of a cost-cutting push. United are 'reluctantly' considering what is likely to prove to be a 'highly controversial move'.

Since Sir Jim Ratcliffe's INEOS came on board at United earlier this year, the billionaire has tried to save money across the club. While there is nothing wrong with that in principle, this latest reported plan comes several months on from the Red Devils announcing record revenues of £666.75 million ($837.66m).

The report adds the £40,000 that goes to MUDSA goes towards subsidising tickets to annual events, which include a popular Christmas party that has run since 1989. It also works with the club's charity arm, the Manchester United Foundation, to deliver community sporting events for people with mixed abilities.

It may just be a matter of time before United respond to this story and decide whether or not to go ahead with this controversial cost-cutting measure. This will not be the story new boss Ruben Amorim wants to deal with as he prepares to begin his Old Trafford tenure.