Former OGC Nice manager Patrick Vieira has suggested that Erik ten Hag is likely to be left to his own devices if Sir Jim Ratcliffe successfully secures a stake in Manchester United.
The British billionaire, who is a lifelong United supporter, is looking to secure a 25 per cent stake in the club after main rival Sheikh Jassim bin Hamad al Thani pulled out of the takeover race on Saturday.
He wanted full control of the club, but his offer was not enough to convince the Glazers into a full sale. Instead, the Glazers look set to retain full control of the club, with Ratcliffe acquiring a quarter of the overall ownership.
He, like Sheikh Jassim, first registered his interest back in February. READ MORE: Erik ten Hag has given Sir Jim Ratcliffe his first task upon United investment READ MORE: What United takeover news could mean for Old Trafford plans Unlike the Qatari banker, Ratcliffe has experience of working in football, plus other sports, and currently owns two football clubs through chemical giant INEOS.