Sir Jim Ratcliffe wants to direct Man United to recruit young talents, instead of continuing to shop like during Erik ten Hag’s reign.
Michael Olise and Jarrad Branthwaite are said to be Man United’s transfer targets as Sir Jim Ratcliffe wants to reform the club’s transfer policy, especially in reducing the influence of Erik ten Hag.
Ratcliffe wants to pursue a younger age group of players and use data methods, as seen in his other sports activities with INEOS. Ten Hag often has great power over the Red Devils’ transfers, as Man United always creates conditions for Ten Hag to recruit his former players from Ajax such as Antony or Andre Onana.
However, Ratcliffe – who completed the purchase of a 25% stake in the club for £1.3 billion in December – wants to change this way of shopping. There have been numerous reports that Olise and Branthwaite are on United’s radar and Ratcliffe has met with the club’s data experts to discuss bringing the young talents to Old Trafford. .
Clearly, Man United’s current transfer approach, which often caters to Ten Hag’s preferences and connections, is largely a failure. The club recruited Antony for £85.5 million in August 2022, having to pay a huge fee of £81.3 million upfront, but he only scored a mere 9 goals in 69 matches or in other words, 1 goal in 25 matches this season. In July 2023, they spent another 47.1 million pounds to bring Onana from Inter Milan, and his performance so far has only brought disappointment.
Although these contracts can in theory be successful and “scratch the Red Devils’ itch”, placing the shopping needs of a new coach before the club’s long-term vision often does not guarantee success. long-term success.
Michael Olise will certainly be mentioned as he is regularly linked with teams in the top 6. Manchester City are expected to compete with Man United for his signature in the summer while Chelsea and Liverpool are also linked. has been closely monitoring Crystal Palace’s youth. Meanwhile, Jarrad Branthwaite is Everton’s precious gem and they have set a price of 100 million pounds for him to warn teams that want to recruit him, of course Man United.