Man Utd's 'Mission 21' plan revealed! Red Devils unveil scheme to win Premier League title as Sir Dave Brailsford takes on more central role behind the scenes at Old Trafford after Dan Ashworth exit

Following the departure of sporting director Dan Ashworth five months after his appointment, former British Cycling chief Brailsford and technical director Jason Wilcox have taken responsibility in developing the club's performance, The Times reports.

As INEOS's director of sport, Brailsford has been a key presence at Old Trafford since the company's partial takeover of United and has developed a blueprint for the club's future as they look to end a Premier League title drought that has lasted almost 12 years. James Morton, a professor of exercise metabolism at Liverpool John Moores University, has assisted Brailsford in developing what they have called 'Mission 21' as well as a 'Mission 1' to help the women's team claim their first-ever Women's Super League title.

While Brailsford attempts to get United going in the right direction on the field, the club are also developing plans to renovate Old Trafford or build an entirely new stadium, with a decision set to be made by the summer.

While United's wait for a Premier League title continues, Ruben Amorim's team are looking to defend their FA Cup crown this season and take on Leicester in the fourth round on Friday.