Sir Jim Ratcliffe's era at Manchester United is on the brink of being official - but he's already laid the groundwork for some seismic changes at Old Trafford.
Firstly and quite literally, it's emerged that Ratcliffe wants to transform Old Trafford into the 'Wembley of the north' as part of a £2billion regeneration protect. But it's what happens on the hallowed turf which will dictate how supporters view his time running the show alongside the much-maligned Glazers, having been voted in by United's stakeholders on Monday.
Alongside his right-hand men at INEOS, Sir Dave Brailsford and Jean-Claude Blanc, the British petrochemicals tycoon is identifying the causes of United's poor performance over the last decade, with recruitment at the fore. That's why Ratcliffe has already developed a transfer strategy ahead of the summer window, with four targets emerging who'll no-doubt excite United fans.
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Eriksen offered return by Brentford boss
Brentford manager Thomas Frank has opened the door for Christian Eriksen to end his struggles at Manchester United and return to the London club.Frank told Tipsbladet: "He will always be welcome back! Christian will always be. I think he knows that well. And we know he had a good time here."
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Who'll replace Martinez against Aston Villa?
Erik ten Hag has a dilemma on his hands ahead of Sunday's trip to Aston Villa.With Lisandro Martinez out injured, the Manchester United boss will have to select his preferred centre-back pairing out of Harry Maguire, Raphael Varane, Victor Lindelof, Jonny Evans and young Willy Kambwala.
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ICYMI: PSG have one condition before making Rashford move
Paris Saint-Germain remain keen to sign Marcus Rashford as a replacement for Kylian Mbappe, but only if he truly wants to join the Ligue 1 champions.Rashford's long-term future at Manchester United has been questioned in recent weeks amid his poor form and following a boozy trip to Belfast.
According to reports, PSG want the 26-year-old England internationals to signal his desire to leave Old Trafford before approaching United, who'd no-doubt drive a hard bargain.
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Neville concerned over next generation
Gary Neville has admitted that he worries Manchester United's up-and-coming talent won't be able to thrive at Old Trafford due to a lack of leaders in the dressing room.Kobbie Mainoo, Rasmus Hojlund and Alejandro Garnacho and are all showing great signs, but Neville believes that the right influences are needed around them.
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