Erik ten Hag insists he would not have accepted the Manchester United manager's role if the structure at the club was not right.
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Manchester United supporters endured a busy weekend despite being out of Premier League action.
A quiet couple of days was anticipated as international football took centre stage. That was until news broke that Sheikh Jassim had pulled out of the race to buy the club, with Sir Jim Ratcliffe poised to acquire a 25 percent stake.
There are always several discussion points whenever United are involved - both on and off the pitch. Here are your MEN Sport morning headlines for Monday, October 16.
Man United have been handed another injury concern ahead of their trip to face Sheffield United in the Premier League this weekend. Erik ten Hag's side has already been ravaged by a number of injuries this season and could also be without the services of Casemiro for their trip to Bramall Lane this weekend.
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The 31-year-old suffered an ankle injury during the first half of Brazil's 1-1 draw with Venezuela last Friday and asked to be substituted in the final stages of the match. Speaking after the draw, Brazil head coach Fernando Diniz confirmed the United midfielder suffered a 'blow' to the ankle which forced him off.
“As there was a stop (in play), I decided to make the three substitutions,” Diniz told Globo Esporte. “We had a lot of control when they came on. Casemiro asked to come off due to a blow to his ankle.”
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Six Manchester United supporter groups have called for unity in protests against the Glazer family as they responded to calls from The 1958 to end all communication with the owners.
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Erik ten Hag insists he would not have accepted the Manchester United manager's role if the structure at the club was not right.
Manchester United supporters continue to await confirmation of Sir Jim Ratcliffe's investment in the club.
Former Manchester United centre-back Mikael Silvestre has suggested that patience will be required if Ineos secures a 25 per cent stake in the club.
Gary Neville has described Pep Guardiola's description of stability at Manchester City as a 'monstrous dig' towards their rivals.
Rio Ferdinand says off-field matters have hampered Erik ten Hag’s ability to fully concentrate on football matters at Manchester United, suggesting no other manager in English football has experienced such a chaotic start to their tenure.
Sir Jim Ratcliffe will not be short of problems to address if he takes charge of footballing operations at Manchester United and two former players have identified one of his biggest challenges.
Manchester United fans may have more clarity on the takeover saga but the process is still progressing at a snail’s pace.
Paul Scholes has warned that Sir Jim Ratcliffe has a lot to do at Manchester United - identifying the stadium, the training ground and the playing squad as areas of the club in need of improvement.
Manchester United fans continue to await news on Sir Jim Ratcliffe's investment in the club but the INEOS founder remains primed to join the boardroom.
Rory McIlroy would consider the possibility of investing in Manchester United. Sir Jim Ratcliffe looks set to buy an initial 25 per cent stake in the club and could be joined by the four-time major-winning golfer.
Manchester United would reportedly have to shell out £60million for Crystal Palace defender Marc Guehi.
Manchester United have announced the date and time their fourth quarter and full year fiscal 2023 period results will be released to shareholders and the public.
Manchester United's midfield is a conundrum that has puzzled Erik ten Hag for much of the season.
There is a glimmer of hope for a bright future at Manchester United, and not just because the takeover saga looks to finally be coming to an end.
Manchester United hero Andy Cole questions how much of an impact Sir Jim Ratcliffe will have in the boardroom, should his proposed 25 per cent investment at Old Trafford get the green light.
It might not be the takeover that every Manchester United supporter wanted, but there is hope that Sir Jim Ratcliffe's involvement with the club can be a step in the right direction.
Manchester United supporters will be hoping for further news on the takeover in the coming days after a tumultuous weekend.
It was quite the weekend for Manchester United regarding the takeover process, something that is close to edging into its 11th month.
After nine months of negotiations, Sir Jim Ratcliffe is on the brink of becoming a minority shareholder at Manchester United.
Rio Ferdinand’s takeover prophecy was proven wrong as soon as Sheikh Jassim pulled out of the race to buy Manchester United.