Manchester United Empire

2023-10-18 13:30:00 Sir Jim Ratcliffe questioned Manchester United's transfer policy when he visited Old Trafford in March, with the deal that brought veteran midfielder Casemiro to the club being highlighted as what he sees as questionable recruitment. (Source: Guardian) Open / Comment

2023-10-18 12:40:52 Open / Comment

2023-10-16 20:29:00 The Glazer family currently feels that Sheikh Jassim will return with a show before Thursday. [Transfer Radar] Open / Comment

2023-10-16 18:04:40 David Beckham and Gary Neville among the personalities present at the funeral of Cathy Ferguson. Nicky Butt, Darren Fletcher, Michael Carrick, Ji-Sung Park, Bryan Robson and Steve Bruce were present as were Kenny Dalglish and Brendan Rodgers. Open / Comment

2023-10-16 17:30:00 Jim Ratcliffe will pay €1.5 Billion to obtain 25% of Manchester United, owned by the Glazer family! (Source: Sky Sports) Open / Comment

2023-10-16 15:30:00 #mufc's senior management thought they were far more likely to keep their jobs following a Sheik Jassim takeover than after an INEOS one. Most felt Sir Jim Ratcliffe would quickly install a number of allies in key roles and that they would be gone.

Those on Sheikh Jassim's side believe #mufc have just blown their only chance to narrow the gap on Manchester City.

The Qatari group's opening statement to return #mufc to their 'former glories' did not go down well with the Glazers.

An offer many thought would render their purchase of the club a formality started on the wrong foot and, as the months dragged on, failed to recover.

[Daily Mail] Open / Comment

2023-10-16 12:59:07 The board meeting to vote on Sir Jim Ratcliffe's 25% stake in #mufc is scheduled to take place on Thursday, although the final details of Ratcliffe’s bid must first be agreed with the six Glazer siblings.

Both Paul Mitchell and Michael Edwards have been discussed in relation to being appointed at #mufc by Sir Jim Ratcliffe.

Sir Jim Ratcliffe wants control of sporting decisions immediately and is proposing a new structure where INEOS representatives have seats on the #mufc board, thus granting definitive influence on such matters. But the exact nature of this arrangement still needs to be worked out.

It is anticipated that Ratcliffe would wish to make his own appointments on the football side and plans have been discussed.

[Source : The Athletic ] Open / Comment

2023-10-13 15:05:38 BREAKING: Bruno Fernandes' superb volley against Burnley has been named Goal of the Month for September! Open / Comment

2023-10-13 10:27:14 Jim Ratcliffe emerges as favorite to take over Manchester United, with his recently revised offer giving him the edge over rival Qatari proposal. Discussions with the Glazer family and their advisors are ongoing about the structure of a deal.

The Glazer family currently considers Jim Ratcliffe's offer for a minority stake more attractive than the Qatari offer for the entire club. The board is expected to discuss the proposal at a meeting in the coming days.

Negotiations with those interested remains ongoing, with Sheikh Jassim’s team continuing talks.

[Mike Keegan] Open / Comment

2023-10-12 23:15:16 McTominay: "People always say, 'You played as a striker when you were young'. That's not true. I played two games with Warren Joyce because we didn't have a striker. Every time I scores a goal, people say that, but I've never been a striker. I've always been a midfielder, a No.8, so it's funny to hear that kind of thing."

John McGinn on McTominay: "He's very athletic, he gets in the box and hits the ball harder than any player I've played with, so it's no surprise he scores goals." Open / Comment