According to Alan Nixon, the important transfer chief could be in line for a return to his former club in the near future.
The Tractor Boys’ head of recruitment joined the club in April 2022, and has played a key role in dictating their strategy in the transfer market.
However, he previously spent four years working at Old Trafford, initially joining as a performance analyst before becoming recruitment analyst for the first team squad.
This could prove a big blow to the Championship side, with new minority owner Jim Ratcliffe targeting Williams as he looks to overhaul the staff behind the scenes of the Premier League club.
Carlton Palmer: Ipswich “will not welcome this news”
Carlton Palmer believes this could be a real blow to Ipswich given how well the club has recruited in the transfer window under Williams.
But he believes that the opportunity to join a club like Man United may prove too difficult to turn down if an offer arrives.
“Sir Jim Ratcliffe is spearheading employing former Manchester United employee Sam Williams from Ipswich Town,” Palmer told Football League World.
“Williams is currently head of recruitment at Ipswich Town.
“The Red Devils and Ratcliffe are looking to put together a new-look scouting team.
“Sam is impressing in his current role in high-flying Ipswich, masterminding signings and helping the Tractor Boys sit fourth in the Championship table.
