Man Utd takeover: This is when Sir Jim Ratcliffe wants to take charge of football operations

Sir Jim Ratcliffe is keen to start having a big influence at Manchester United as soon as Monday, it is reported.

Ratcliffe is in favour of Erik ten Hag remaining as Manchester United manager, despite the club’s poor form of late, as revealed by Manchester World at the weekend.

Ratcliffe’s view could only strengthen Ten Hag’s position, even if the petrochemicals billionaire is not yet having any impact on decisions at the club. However, that could change in the coming days.

Football journalist Alan Nixon claims that Ratcliffe is aiming to take on his new role this coming Monday. And INEOS director of sports Sir Dave Brailsford is set for a key role.

The 71-year-old’s 25 percent investment into United is expected to go through in the coming weeks, and should be completed in time for the January transfer window. Ratcliffe and his Ineos delegation will oversee football operations once he has purchased his minority stake in the club, and he has established a good working relationship with the Glazers during takeover negotiations.

Ratcliffe’s flexibility and cooperation have been appreciated by the Glazers, as well as his tight-lipped stance over the months spent brokering a deal.