SIR Jim Ratcliffe's proposed deal to buy a 25 per cent stake in Manchester United may not be completed in time for the opening of the January transfer window, according to reports.
The British billionaire is expected to pay £1.4bn for a quarter stake in the club, which would reportedly give his company, INEOS, control over footballing operations at Old Trafford.
Meanwhile, United have reportedly set an asking price of £22million for the signature of Mason Greenwood.
Elsewhere, Casemiro is not expected to be fit after staying in Brazil to nurse a knock from the international break.
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- By Jack Figg
Keep him
Dwight Yorke has refused to suggest Arsenal's Aaron Ramsdale could replace the struggling Andre Onana.
Hetold Stocklytics: “We can speculate about Ramsdale coming in, but Onana has a five-year deal! Where's he going to go?
"Who's going to take him after those mistakes? You deal with those challenges as a manager.
"The player may not want to go, even if the manager does, because they've got a better contract at their current club and it's hard to replace them after they leave.
"The owners can also get involved by asking you if you trust the goalkeeper you've just brought in to replace your old one."
- By Jack Figg
BBC axe football show
The BBC have quietly axed MOTDx.
This comes less than a month after Football Focus hosts Alex Scott and Dan Walker were involved in a public spat over viewing figures.
MOTDx was hosted by Jermaine Jenas and was on screens from 2019.
It took a relaxed look at football and targeted younger audiences.
The Match of the Day spin-off was packed with exclusive interviews while also delving into music, fashion and culture.
FINAL WHISTLE BBC axes football show less than a month after Alex Scott & Dan Walker’s row
- By Jack Figg
On guard
Legend Dwight Yorke has admitted signing Andre Onana was a risk following the keeper's shaky start at Old Trafford.
He told Stocklytics: "They always say the grass is never greener on the other side. I told everybody that they should be careful what they wish for!
"Managers are there to make tough decisions and they have their own ideas on who they select in their team.
"Ten Hag made the decision to get rid of De Gea and bring in Onana. If you study Onana, and I'm sure Ten Hag did, you'll see there's a massive risk with the way he plays – especially in the English game. "
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- By Jack Figg
Ant no joke
Anthony Martial has been warned to shape up or ship out.
Reports claim the Frenchman has been told he must show signs of improvement to earn a new Man Utd contract.
Martial’s current deal expires at the end of the season and the Red Devils are prepared to lose him on a free.
But if he gets back to goalscoring ways after some injury-blighted seasons, Martial could yet end up penning a United extension.
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Jonn top of it
Jonny Evans could be in line for another Man Utd appearance this weekend.
The veteran defender has passed a fitness test after appearing to take a knock while playing for Northern Ireland.
Evans already seems to be ahead of Harry Maguire in Erik ten Hag’s pecking order.
And he could get the nod when United visit Sheffield United on Saturday.
- By Jack Figg
Jad-ed future
Jadon Sancho looks like he’s out of the Man Utd frame for good.
That’s after being ditched from their squad photo for the current season.
Sancho continues to train by himself after a spat with Erik ten Hag.
And it seems he will leave United in January, with a loan move the most likely option.
- By Jack Figg
AI don't believe it
The FA have called on Robot Referees to be part of English football.
Semi-automated offside technology was used at the Qatar 2022 World Cup finals and is deployed by the top officials in the Champions League.
Premier League referees’ chief Howard Webb has come under fire after several cock-ups involving the use of VAR in high-profile matches.
Mark Bullingham – the chief executive of the FA – has now waded into the debate and asked for more technology to be considered by officiating teams.
AI DON'T BELIEVE IT FA want ROBOT REFEREES in English football after string of Prem errors
- By Jack Figg
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Supercomputer predicts awful United finish
Man Utd are being tipped for their worst finish in Premier League history.
A boffin supercomputer has calculated that the Red Devils will finish 10th this season.
Incredibly, Spurs are tipped to win the title ahead of Arsenal, Man City and Liverpool.
But United’s season still won’t be as bad as Chelsea’s, who are predicted to come a place behind in 11th.
- By Nyle Smith
Christmas cracker
Premier League chiefs are considering the introduction of Christmas Eve football this year, according to reports.
No Premier League match has been played on December 24 since 1995.
That could change this year, with the league still finalising its festive schedule.
According to the Telegraph, "at least" one game from the December 23 slate of fixtures could be moved to the 24th.
- By Anthony Chapman
Joao about that
Man Utd are lining up a move for Benfica midfielder Joao Neves next summer.
But they face competition from several other sides for the teen ace.
Sky Sport' Florian Plettenberg said: "Neves is a potential transfer target for Man Utd. Not in winter, but for summer – confirmed.
“More top clubs are monitoring the top talent from SL Benfica!”
- By Anthony Chapman
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- By Anthony Chapman
A lifetime ago for ex-Devil
This former Man Utd star was a reserve player when he left Old Trafford.
But upon his return, he was a fully-fledged international with England.
However, he made an awkward blunder on his first day back.
Can you guess who the ex-United ace is?
WHAT A GAFFE I left Man Utd as reserve player & returned an England star before big blunder
- By Anthony Chapman
Man Utd set Greenwood price
Man United hope to rake in £22million for Mason Greenwood.
The Express claims the striker will never play for the Red Devils again after a loan move to Getafe.
But his parent club are still ready to cash in next summer.
And they hope Getafe agree to a £22m deal to sign Greenwood permanently.
- By Anthony Chapman
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Evans above for Jonny
Jonny Evans could be in line for another Man Utd appearance this weekend.
The veteran defender has passed a fitness test after appearing to take a knock while playing for Northern Ireland.
Evans already seems to be ahead of Harry Maguire in Erik ten Hag's pecking order.
And he could get the nod when United visit Sheffield United on Saturday.
- By Anthony Chapman
Sancho still an exile
Jadon Sancho looks like he's out of the Man Utd frame for good.
That's after being ditched from their squad photo for the current season.
Sancho continues to train by himself after a spat with Erik ten Hag.
And it seems he will leave United in January, with a loan move the most likely option.
- By Anthony Chapman
Like father, like Ron
Cristiano Ronaldo Jr admits he wants to play on the same pitch as his dad after signing a contract with Al-Nassr.
The 13-year-old was tearing up Man Utd's academy before his old man departed nearly a year ago.
Ronaldo Jr also left the Red Devils, and is now shining in Saudi Arabia.
Dad Ronnie said: "My son tells me: dad, hold on a few more years, I want to play with you!"
RON MY WAY Cristiano Ronaldo Jr vows to play with dad as he completes transfer to new club
- By Anthony Chapman
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Origins of Sancho row revealed
Jadon Sancho's feud with Erik ten Hag began when the Manchester United boss reportedly decided three academy products had outshone the England winger in training.
Sancho was promptly dropped against Arsenal – with the resulting infamous row leaving him training and eating alone at the club.
The Times say Ten Hag was far more impressed by starlets Dan Gore, 19, 21-year-old Facundo Pellistri and Hannibal Mejbri, 20, than with Sancho as United practiced ahead of a trip to the Emirates on September 3.
Cue the 23-year-old being totally axed from the squad – leading to dramatic claims, counter-claims and costly repercussions for Sancho.
- By Anthony Chapman
Supercomputer predicts awful United finish
Man Utd are being tipped for their worst finish in Premier League history.
A boffin supercomputer has calculated that the Red Devils will finish 10th this season.
Incredibly, Spurs are tipped to win the title ahead of Arsenal, Man City and Liverpool.
But United's season still won't be as bad as Chelsea's, who are predicted to come a place behind in 11th.
- By Anthony Chapman
No way back for Sergio
Sergio Reguilon appears to have cut ties with parent club Spurs.
That's by claiming every footballer wants to play for Man United.
Reguilon joined the Red Devils on loan and has impressed in several appearances.
He said: "This question is too easy. Tell me one player that doesn't want to play for Manchester United. It was an easy decision for me."
RED FACED Fans give brutal reply as Reguilon asks 'Who wouldn't play for Man Utd?'
- By Anthony Chapman
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Ratcliffe waits for takeover approval
Man Utd fans may have to wait until next month at LEAST before finding out if Sir Jim Ratcliffe will be taking a stake in the club.
The 70-year-old's bid was initially expected to be given the green light in a Red Devils board meeting this week.
But while a scheduled board meeting did take place as planned on Thursday, and the potential share sale is almost certain to be discussed, there will be no decision from the Glazers and other directors.
Although a late change of heart is possible, it is understood that the final details on any agreement are still being thrashed out by lawyers and are unlikely to be completed in time.
- By Anthony Chapman
Martial law for striker
Anthony Martial has been warned to shape up or ship out.
Reports claim the Frenchman has been told he must show signs of improvement to earn a new Man Utd contract.
Martial's current deal expires at the end of the season and the Red Devils are prepared to lose him on a free.
But if he gets back to goalscoring ways after some injury-blighted seasons, Martial could yet end up penning a United extension.
FIX UP Struggling Man Utd star told he has months to prove himself or leave on free
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