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Manchester United have the perfect player for Sir Jim Ratcliffe's vision
20.10.2023 - 03:57 / manchestereveningnews.co.uk
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.
Sir Jim Ratcliffe looks set to invest in the club he supported as a boy, and though many supporters will feel they missed an opportunity with a possible full takeover, it could be a long-overdue step in the direction they desperately need.
While he might not have been the first choice for some of the fanbase, Ratcliffe could soon win those doubters over by proving he is not a 'Glazer 2.0' with an emphasis on the football side of the business.
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A thorough review of the current structure has already been mooted, and there will be an onus on the 71-year-old to back up his criticism of the club's transfer record by overhauling that department as well.
Ratcliffe has prided himself on a 'grassroots' approach that focuses on 'young talent' during his time at Nice, a blueprint he could look to make the most of at Old Trafford as well. They could already have the perfect player to help him do that.
He might only have three minutes of competitive football under his belt, but Kobbie Mainoo is one of the brightest talents in football and could play an important role going forward, even at such a young age.
Erik ten Hag and his coaches hold the 18-year-old in high regard, and he would have made several senior appearances this season if he hadn't suffered a foot injury five minutes into the team's preseason loss to Real Madrid.
Mainoo is a modern midfielder perfectly aligned with the vision of his club manager. He is technically
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