Manchester United are not having a good time, with one of their worst starts to a season in recent history. While they have improved and climbed to sixth place in the Premier League, they are in last place in their Champions League group and have been knocked out of the Carabao Cup.
Part of the reason the club is performing so poorly is the huge number of key injuries they have suffered. Erik Ten Hag has seen a lot of his first-choice players and some due to other reasons. And it seems he will now get the opportunity to strengthen the team.
Erik Ten Hag to get funding boost after Sir Jim Ratcliffe takeover of Manchester United
Seeing that the squad needs to get new reinforcements if they are to compete, Sir Jim Ratcliffe who is expected to be the new minority owner of Manchester United, is said to be preparing a new war chest for the club. Erik Ten Hag himself wants to bring in two new players as priorities, a full back and a winger.
According to The Sun, they believe that Sir Jim’s stake as a minority owner is expected to be done by January. It said, “January will be a big month for United. The deal involving Sir Jim should be done by then, and this will free up funds for Ten Hag to reset his squad. He’s targeting a forward who can play on either flank and a right full-back.”
Ten Hag’s choice for a winger would be one that can play on both wings, as he wants versatility and energetic ability in them. He is also targeting a full back for the right side, with Aaron Wan Bissaka injured.
Everything depends on whether Sir Jim Ratcliffe indeed takes over management of the club, though many sources agree it will be accepted soon. The British billionaire is said to trust in the Dutchman as his manager if he does come, and will help him to prove his worth.
Jadon Sancho, Bruno Fernandes linked with outbound moves
However, United are already under scrutiny for their breach of Financial Fair Play rules and need to make sure they oblige them. To make sure they can spend this summer, they need to offload some players in the upcoming window.
Brazilian winger Antony has already been linked with a swap move to Brazil for another player, while Anthony Martial has also lost favor with the Red Devils. Meanwhile Jadon Sancho is the most likely to leave the club, as he has lost favor with the manager long ago.
Sancho has been linked with many clubs such as Barcelona, former employers Borussia Dortmund and even a move to Saudi club Al Ettifaq. But it seems Sancho wants to stay in Europe, and now Juventus are looking into him. A loan deal is most possible, although an obligatory buy option of ÂŁ50 million is expected.
Surprisingly Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes is also linked with a move away, Despite some criticism of his leadership, he has proved to be very vital to the squad. However, Saudi clubs are ready to spend big on him, with offers up to ÂŁ100 million possible. In that case, the Red Devils may choose to cash in on him, though the player may not want to.
Manchester United have no games currently with the international break underway, but they will still need to prepare who to bring in this winter.
