Erik ten Hag could have a new sporting director to work with at Manchester United amid reports that Sir Jim Ratcliffe is eyeing a major hire in the role.
The INEOS chief looks set to take control of footballing matters once his 25 per cent stake in United is ratified. It is hoped that will happen during this international break, almost a year after the Glazers announced plans for a strategic review.
Upon arriving, Ratcliffe is expected to oversee a reshuffle at United and bring in people of his own, with chief executive Richard Arnold and current sporting director John Murtough at risk of losing their jobs.
Dougie Freedman is among two contenders to replace the latter, according to the Daily Mail. ALSO READ: American billionaire 'takes late stake' in United takeover twist ALSO READ: How INEOS chief 'marginal gains' strategy can be replicated at United Freedman is currently occupying a similar role at Crystal Palace and has been since August 2017, having taken a brief and unsuccessful dip into management.