Manchester United supporters continue to await confirmation of Sir Jim Ratcliffe's investment in the club.
17.10.2023 - 04:13 / manchestereveningnews.co.uk
Manchester United supporters will be hoping for further news on the takeover in the coming days after a tumultuous weekend.
Sheikh Jassim bin Hamad Al-Thani's decision to withdraw from the process has left the door wide open for Sir Jim Ratcliffe to purchase a 25 per cent stake in the Reds. This move is seen as controversial among the fanbase as it allows the Glazers to remain at the club.
But INEOS' founder will hope this is the first step in him eventually assuming full control of the club, albeit the exact time frame for his plan is unclear. Last night, MEN Sport provided more details on Ratcliffe's thoughts on United. Here are your latest takeover headlines.
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United officials are hoping they have done enough to convince Ratcliffe that they have a future at Old Trafford once the billionaire's bid for a stake in the club goes through.
Ratcliffe's offer for around 25 per cent of United is set to come with a significant say in the running of the sporting operations of the club and that could mean a nervous wait for some staff to hear whether they have a future in the new regime.
United appointed John Murtough as their first football director in March 2021, with Andy O'Boyle since named deputy football director, while Darren Fletcher is technical director. Since the appointment of Richard Arnold as chief executive, Murtough has taken on a more prominent role and he has been key in the £400million spent on transfers since the arrival of Erik ten Hag.
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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.
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.
Rio Ferdinand has urged Sir Jim Ratcliffe to restore transparency to Manchester United if he secures a 25 per cent stake in the club.
Former Manchester United captain Gary Neville has questioned how prospective investor Sir Jim Ratcliffe can 'feed five hungry beasts' amid the prospect of him securing a 25 per cent investment in the club.
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.
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If and when Sir Jim Ratcliffe throws open the door at Old Trafford he’ll have high hopes of succeeding where others have failed over the past decade.
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