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Manchester United rumors: Sir Jim Ratcliffe prepared to sell the entire squad except three players

As the summer transfer window looms large, seismic changes are underway at Manchester United, with new co-owners Ineos spearheading a transformative approach to squad restructuring.

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McCoist: It’d best suit all parties if United man who ‘doesn’t look happy’ embarks on a new venture elsewhere

Manchester United fans are eagerly anticipating what changes await them in Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s first transfer window. There are hopes that the new co-owner will implement a more ruthless approach to deadwood members of the squad, as well as put an abrupt end to the decade-long pattern of overpaying for below-par players.

Manchester United News / Stretty News / 34 minutes ago

Villa poke their noses in front of United in race for prolific 32 G/A forward who could cost just £30m

Sir Jim Ratcliffe has his work cut out when it comes to bolstering Manchester United’s squad sufficiently this summer. Aside from the other numerous positions that are in dire need of strengthening, the striker department is certainly a priority.

Soccer News / Stretty News / 13 minutes ago

United will listen to offers for £90k p/w starter whom they’ve already lined up a replacement for

Manchester United are expected to oversee a significant summer overhaul in Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s first-ever transfer window as co-owner. One player who has seemingly been deemed sellable is Aaron Wan-Bissaka, according to a fresh report on Monday morning from Manchester Evening News.

Soccer News / Stretty News / 20 minutes ago

The three United stars deemed untouchable as Sir Jim Ratcliffe plots ruthless summer clearout

Sir Jim Ratcliffe is gearing up for his first-ever transfer window as Manchester United’s co-owner, and it’s set to be a significant one. The Englishman’s minority stake was finally ratified by the Premier League following a tedious wait back in February, leaving him unable to interfere with the club’s winter business.

Soccer News / Stretty News / 16 hours ago

Two out, two in: Journo names the highly-rated duo on United’s shortlist to bolster depleted position

It’s no secret that a centre-back will be atop Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s transfer shortlist ahead of his first window as Manchester United co-owner. Central defence has quickly become the Red Devils’ most depleted position this season following a seemingly never-ending and debilitating injury crisis.

Soccer News / Tribal Football / April 28

Ratcliffe meets with Mendes about Man Utd targets Neves, Leao

Manchester United co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe has met with agent Jorge Mendes. The Mirror says Ratcliffe has held a strategy meeting with Mendes ahead of the summer market.

Manchester United News / Tribal Football / April 28

Man Utd co-owner Ratcliffe favouring Ten Hag staying

Manchester United co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe is now leaning towards backing manager Erik ten Hag next season. ESPN says a lack of top class available alternatives and the problems that need to be addressed has Ratcliffe now favouring keeping hold of the Dutchman.

Manchester United News / Stretty News / April 27

‘We can come closer if…’: Ten Hag sends straightforward message to Ratcliffe over his summer expectations

Erik ten Hag has admitted that Manchester United are not currently in a position to rival the likes of Manchester City and Arsenal in the Premier League title race.

Manchester United News / Stretty News / April 26

Trusted journo claims the ‘expectation’ is that Ten Hag is sacked; he’s already attracting interest from one club

It’s been widely speculated that Erik ten Hag is on borrowed time at Manchester United following the arrival of minority co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe. Questions

Soccer News / ClutchPoints / April 26

Manchester United rumors: 11 players to be axed in a massive rebuilding job

Manchester United could be in for a major shakeup this summer, with reports suggesting that as many as 11 players could be shown the door as Sir Jim Ratcliffe takes the reins to transform the club.

Soccer News / ClutchPoints / April 26

Manchester United rumors: Sir Jim Ratcliffe makes decision on Ivan Toney

Manchester United Football Club is reportedly eyeing a summer move for Brentford striker Ivan Toney as part of a dressing room overhaul led by Sir Jim Ratcliffe.

Manchester United News / Stretty News / April 26

Erik ten Hag bans three newspapers from asking questions at press conference

Erik ten Hag banned three newspapers from asking questions at his Friday press conference. According to the Daily Mail, the Manchester United manager would not take any questions from three media outlets ahead of Saturday’s Premier League clash with Burnley at Old Trafford.

Soccer News / Stretty News / April 26

United’s summer transfer budget revealed as £450k worth of wages will be slashed from payroll upon duo’s exit

Manchester United are gearing up for their first-ever transfer window of the Sir Jim Ratcliffe era, which is expected to bring wholesale changes across the board.

Manchester United News / Stretty News / April 26

‘Wide of the mark’: Top source plays down outside interest in struggling United star

Numerous Manchester United players face uncertain futures heading into the first transfer window of the Sir Jim Ratcliffe era. Despite putting pen to paper on a five-year deal last July, Marcus Rashford has again been at the centre of transfer speculation away from his boyhood club.

Manchester United News / Stretty News / April 26

Dan Ashworth takes action against Newcastle after excessive compensation demands

Dan Ashworth is reportedly set to take Newcastle to arbitration to push through a move to Manchester United ahead of the summer. The sporting director is currently on gardening leave since February after he informed Newcastle of his wishes to join Sir Jim Ratcliffe and INEOS at Old Trafford.

Soccer News / Stretty News / April 25

As many as 12 players could leave Manchester United this summer

Manchester United are reportedly planning a squad overhaul this summer as Sir Jim Ratcliffe and his new football operations team set out their plans to bring success back to England’s greatest club.

Soccer News / Tribal Football / April 24

Really? Man Utd try to low-ball Newcastle on Ashworth

Manchester United chief Sir Jim Ratcliffe must pay up if he wants Dan Ashworth. The Newcastle United sporting director is on gardening leave, as he wants to join the Red Devils.

Manchester United News / Stretty News / April 24

Ratcliffe ready to start 24/25 campaign with Ten Hag at the reins, but the manager is set to see his pay slashed

As it stands, Sir Jim Ratcliffe is reportedly preparing to start the 2024/2025 campaign with Erik ten Hag still in charge of Manchester United, contrary to recent reports.

Manchester United News / Stretty News / April 23

Gary Neville believes INEOS are sending a ‘clear message’ at Manchester United

Gary Neville believes that INEOS have already made their mind up when it comes to the state of affairs at Manchester United. Following Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s deal to buy a minority stake of the football club in December, several appointments were made in the aftermath.

Manchester United News / Stretty News / April 23

United believe it would be ‘silly’ to sell ‘well respected’ player despite his reduced role in starting XI

Manchester United are expected to oversee a mass exodus of the squad in Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s maiden transfer window as co-owner. The INEOS CEO has made clear his desire to restore the club to its former glories and have them competing among the likes of Manchester City, Arsenal and Liverpool again.

Manchester United News / Stretty News / April 22

‘You can’t just turn it around’: Ratcliffe sympathises with ‘impatient’ United fans in rallying message

We can only speculate over what Sir Jim Ratcliffe took from Manchester United’s showing in the FA Cup semi-final on Sunday, as they certainly didn’t cover themselves in glory.

Manchester United News / Last Word On Sports / April 22

Coventry 3-3 Manchester United: Things We Learnt From Cup Classic

Manchester United rescued themselves from a downfall they once again orchestrated as they squeezed through to the FA Cup final with a penalty shootout victory over Championship side Coventry City in a FA Cup classic.

Manchester United News / Last Word On Sports / April 20

Three Things Erik ten Hag Needs to Do to Revitalise Manchester United

It’s no secret that Manchester United are having a torrid season on the field. Currently sitting in seventh place, level on points with Newcastle United with a vastly inferior goal difference, 12 defeats in 32 games have seen the scrutiny on beleaguered coach Erik ten Hag sharply increase after what was a largely successful first season.

Soccer News / Tribal Football / April 12

Man Utd co-owner Ratcliffe meets with Newcastle director Staveley about Ashworth

Manchester United minority investor Sir Jim Ratcliffe has met with Amanda Staveley of Newcastle United. Ratcliffe, who controls sporting operations at the club, wants to hire Dan Ashworth as sporting director.