Sir Jim Ratcliffe is anxious to propel Manchester United up the Premier League table next season and could bring in four elite signings to help the first team, according to reports.
Manchester United stunned rivals Manchester City in the FA Cup final, winning 2-1 at Wembley Stadium and lifting the trophy for the first time since 2016. It was a terrific day for Erik ten Hag, Ratcliffe, and everyone else at Manchester United, but it doesn’t erase what has been a mainly unsuccessful campaign.
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Manchester United finished ninth in the rankings, having won only 18 of their 38 league games, and they were only able to save their Europa League status by winning the FA Cup.
Ten Hag’s team also performed poorly in the Champions League and League Cup, exiting both competitions early on.
Ten Hag feels he has put himself in a strong position to remain Man Utd manager by winning more silverware.
But sources have confirmed to TEAMtalk that the Dutchman is set to be sacked, with Mauricio Pochettino emerging as a prime candidate to take over.
Ratcliffe intends to buy four players this summer to assist Pochettino reach Champions League qualification with Manchester United while also returning to the top four.
According to writer Pete O’Rourke, the INEOS executive would sign a centre-half, full-back, central midfielder and striker for Man Utd during the upcoming transfer season.
Ratcliffe to sign four new Manchester United players
The article does not identify the exact players Ratcliffe wishes to bring in. However, his transfer targets have been publicly disclosed in recent months.
Ratcliffe is said to like Everton defender Jarrad Branthwaite. However, he is unwilling to pay Everton’s £80 million expectations, putting the transfer in doubt.
Instead, it has been suggested that Ratcliffe could make a surprise approach for Chelsea’s Levi Colwill or Crystal Palace’s Marc Guehi.
Following the recent injuries to Luke Shaw and Tyrell Malacia, Manchester United will prioritise a left-sided defender in their search for a replacement fullback. On Monday, TEAMtalk announced that Girona star Miguel Gutierrez is being considered by Manchester United’s recruitment chiefs.
To bolster the center midfield, Ratcliffe just needs to bring in a new defensive midfielder, as Casemiro appears to be past his prime and ready to move on.
Benfica youngster Joao Neves is a target, but he will come with a high price tag. Manchester United might instead move for Atalanta enforcer Ederson, who is also being monitored by Liverpool.
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