The British billionaire is preparing to complete his 25% stake in Man United. Then there will be a complete change of the Old Trafford team. What fans care about is which contracts will be retained and who will have to say goodbye to “Theatre of Dreams”.
Britain’s richest billionaire is waiting for the final procedures to take over Manchester United. Sir Jim Ratcliffe is ready to change the face of the Old Trafford team.
The most important thing Red Devils fans look forward to is how the Old Trafford team will soon approach the transfer market to improve the current squad.
As usual, Man United will start planning for the next transfer window on the day the previous transfer window closes. All short-term and long-term goals are planned and shortlisted.
Manchester Evening News revealed in mid-September that Man United has temporarily targeted four important contracts next summer, although plans may change after Ratcliffe’s investment is completed.
At the top of Man Utd’s shopping list is a centre-back with names like Edmond Tapsoba, Jean-Clair Todibo, Jarrad Branthwaite and Gianluca Mancini.
It is also possible that Man Utd will need to sign two defenders to strengthen the defensive position. Ratcliffe’s recruitment team will have the final say on who to target to upgrade the squad.
On the contrary, it is equally important who they decide to get rid of to facilitate new signings.
Harry Maguire, Raphael Varane, Jonny Evans or a series of midfielders such as Varane, Lindelof, Evans are all under consideration. Terminating the contract, extending or any form of transfer with the Red Devils now will be a huge decision.
Because it involves so many people, so much work lies ahead. Fans hope that Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s appearance at Old Trafford will create a true “revolution”, but don’t be too cruel.