Man Utd takeover news LIVE: Sir Jim Ratcliffe finally ANNOUNCED, £1.3bn deal for 25%, Dave Brailsford role update
SIR JIM RATCLIFFE'S deal for 25% of Manchester United has finally been announced on Christmas Eve.
Ratcliffe's Ineos Sport group are taking charge of the football operations of the club.
And it comes less than 24 hours after they were beaten for a 13th time this season following Saturday's 2-0 loss against West Ham.
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Former star unrecognisable
Manchester United's last Champions League-winning No8 is now sporting a very different look from when he lifted European football's biggest prize 15 years ago.
The Brazilian came up clutch for the Red Devils against Chelsea in Moscow, scoring in the penalty shootout after being thrown on by Sir Alex Ferguson.
In snaps taken since his retirement, he can be seen with virtually a buzz-cut.
He is also now clean-shaven as part of his new look.
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Credit: De Boa Bet Ten Hag trouble brews
Erik ten Hag is reportedly "lost 50 per cent of Manchester United's dressing room."
Sky Sports claims a growing number of key players are becoming disillusioned with the Dutchman’s management style.
Some players are said to be falling out of love with Ten Hag’s vision.
Sky Sports' Kaveh Solhekol claims that although some stars remain behind the Dutchman, morale is all-around low due to his "robotic" patterns and running-based training sessions.
Players are understood to have complained about the high amount of running while "not knowing what they are running for", according to the presenter.
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Supercomputer predicts Arsenal failure
A supercomputer predicted Man United to finish the Premier League season in TENTH.
Should that happen, it would be the club's worst ever Premier League finish, having never landed outside the top seven.
Bettingexpert's supercomputer simulated the season 100,000 times for its results.
It took account of all match results from last term across all competitions, pre-season and the current campaign.
Star men between United and Chelsea?
Man United's fixture with Chelsea will see Bruno Fernandes and Enzo Fernandez come face to face, but who will come out on top?
United looking for new keeper
Manchester United are already looking to sign a new goalkeeper.
Andre Onana only joined the Red Devils in the summer but has come under fire for his performances this season.
According to , United are now interested in signing Mike Maignan from AC Milan.
The report adds that Chelsea, Paris Saint-Germain and Bayern Munich are also potential suitors.
Credit: AFP Ten Hag battling for support
Erik ten Hag is at risk of losing the support of his players, report .
The Manchester United manager has come under pressure following Saturday's loss at Newcastle.
A group within his squad is now said to be disillusioned with his management, the report adds.
However, a number of players are understood to still be behind Ten Hag and his staff.
Sancho has United 'escape route'
Jadon Sancho is "leaning towards" departing Manchester United but will wait until the club's ownership situation is sorted.
reports that a loan with an option to buy is still the most realistic possibility for Sancho.
Juventus have been linked with a potential move for the United outcast.
However, it is understood Sancho will wait until Sir Jim Ratcliffe has completed his purchase of a 25 per cent stake in the Red Devils.
Mainoo set for pay rise
Kobbie Mainoo is set to double his wages if he can become a regular for Manchester United.
The teenager has impressed for the Red Devils since making his league debut against Everton last weekend.
It is understood that Mainoo has a clause in his contract that will see his weekly wages rise from £10,000 to £20,000 once he makes a certain number of appearances.
The clause is part of a three-year deal the midfielder signed earlier this year.
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