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Former Manchester United defender Rio Ferdinand believes Erik ten Hag's job is not in danger at Old Trafford even if Sir Jim Ratcliffe is to join the board.
The prospect of Sir Jim Ratcliffe securing investment in Manchester United has the potential to be the catalyst for a much-needed change in direction at Old Trafford.
Manchester United are hoping to come away from Bramall Lane with three points this evening when they take on the Premier League's bottom side Sheffield United.
Manchester United are on the verge of fresh investment and it could come as a boost to their squad before the transfer market reopens in January.
MANCHESTER, England: If British billionaire Jim Ratcliffe is successful in his attempt to buy a minority stake in Manchester United, he could end up with a major say in the running of the underperforming club. The owner of petrochemicals giant Ineos appears to be ready to invest in the storied English soccer club after rival Sheikh Jassim bin Hamad Al Thani of Qatar said over the weekend he was withdrawing from the bidding process. Ratcliffe is trying to buy a 25 percent share of United and also wants to run soccer operations, a person with knowledge of the proposal told The Associated Press. The person spoke on the condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to comment publicly. United’s American owners, the Glazer family, in November announced plans to seek outside investment that could have resulted in the sale of the 20-time English league champions. Ratcliffe initially bid for the family’s controlling stake of about 69 percent, while Qatari banker Sheikh Jassim wanted 100 percent of the club. With the process dragging on beyond an expected completion date of June, Ratcliffe has adjusted his offer and that could pave the way to him becoming a co-owner of the club he has supported since he was a child. THE PROPOSAL Ratcliffe’s bid would mean the Glazers, who also own the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, remain in control of United.
A board member of a prominent Manchester United fan group explained why he is optimistic about Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s expected 25 per cent investment in the club.
Manchester United have yet to make any official announcement as to the results of the 'strategic review' but it is widely expected Sir Jim Ratcliffe will enter the boardroom.
The Manchester United takeover process is finally edging towards a conclusion, although not one many supporters wanted.