Manchester United takeover news live: Ratcliffe to be 'guided' by Sir Alex Ferguson plus John Murtough future update

We're now well into the November international break but there is plenty still bubbling under the surface at Manchester United.

Sir Jim Ratcliffe is expecting to be confirmed as a minority shareholder at some point before the Premier League season resumes. The INEOS chief will take charge of footballing operations and has already got the wheels in motion.

Earlier this week, chief executive Richard Arnold left United and was replaced by Patrick Stewart in an interim role. Sporting director John Murtough could also be moved on as Ratcliffe attempts to shake things up.

And according to reports yesterday, any decision could be guided by Sir Alex Ferguson. Multiple names have surfaced regarding a director of football hire, including Paul Mitchell and Dougie Freedman.

In transfer news, interest continues to intensify regarding Jadon Sancho. The 23-year-old looks set to leave United in January following a fallout with manager Erik ten Hag.

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As we head into Friday, MEN Sport is taking a look back at yet another busy 24 hours surrounding United.

The latest reports suggest Ratcliffe will take advice from Ferguson upon arrival at the club.

INEOS' founder is also weighing up who should take on the role of sporting director of the Reds. Freedman is thought to be in the running as is former AC Milan defender Paolo Maldini.

Sir Jim Ratcliffe will take the advice of Sir Alex Ferguson when making decisions about boardroom changes in his role overseeing football operations upon his 25% stake purchase.

That's according to the Telegraph, which claims this would come as a boost for Dougie Freedman's prospects, who has been linked with a job at United

The report says the Crystal Palace