Sir Jim Ratcliffe continues to cut costs at Man United as the unpopular co-owner CUT the wages of three Old Trafford legends in the last financial year to save money as his team languishes in 13th place.

Manchester United legends Bryan Robson, Andy Cole and Denis Irwin will see their wages “significantly reduced” as part of the ongoing cost-cutting process at Old Trafford.

All three are ambassadors of the club and, as such, paid an advance for their services.

However, Mail Sport understands that they have been informed that their payments will be reduced from next season.

It is also understood that the wide-ranging spending review at United is ongoing, and that a host of former players working as matchday “legends” could be the next to be affected.

The group, which includes the likes of Gary Pallister, can earn between £500 and £1,000 a game.

One of the most popular United players of all time, former captain Robson makes numerous appearances for the club. In October, he led a team of 24 on a grueling journey to the top of Mount Kilimanjaro to raise funds for the Manchester United Foundation.

Sir Jim Ratcliffe has cut the ambassadorial salaries of Manchester United legends Bryan Robson, Andy Cole and Denis Irwin.

Bryan Robson is one of the most popular Man United captains of all time, but his contract will be reduced from next season.

Denis Irwin made 368 appearances for the club, winning seven Premier League titles and one Champions League.

Andy Cole, one of the stars of the team that won the Treble in 1999, scored 121 goals for United

Irwin and Cole were also key components of United's successful teams of the 1990s and early 2000s. Cole scored 121 goals in 275 appearances, while Irish international full-back Irwin played 368 times for the club.

Following the arrival of Sir Jim Ratcliffe and INEOS, the club embarked on a review aimed at drastically reducing losses and freeing up funds to spend on the first team and a possible new stadium.

In previous seasons, United have recorded losses totaling hundreds of millions, and such reductions are aimed at making the business profitable.

All departments have been affected. Mail Sport previously revealed that United would make 250 staff redundant and were considering scrapping the £40,000 a year it provides to its disabled supporters association.