Jim Ratcliffe might cancel significant Man Utd transfer to honor his commitment.
The centre-back has already been linked with a move away, a notion likely to become certain if the Toffees go down to the Championship. And United have long been linked having endured a defensive crisis this season, with Lisandro Martinez currently plagued by injury problems and Raphael Varane set to leave the club in the summer. And given their current financial problems, they are likely to try and hold firm on that valuation in a bid to bring in much-needed revenue. As a result, the Red Devils are reportedly set to scale back their pursuit and look at other options.
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A more challenging thing is to find the next Mbappe or the next (Jude) Bellingham, or next Roy Keane.” While Branthwaite is still young, spending £80m on him would seem to go against this strategy. Ratcliffe has been bullish with his ambitions, outlining his desire to soon challenge the likes of Manchester City and Liverpool for the Premier League title. Sir Dave Brailsford has come on board with him at Old Trafford, with the 71-year-old hoping his colleague’s experience of global success in cycling can be utilised at United. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding.
You can unsubscribe at any time. Read our Privacy Policy The club’s spending patterns have been scathingly criticised in the past decade, with the likes of £89m midfielder Paul Pogba and current £86m winger Antony deemed to be among a series of expensive flops. England winger Jadon Sancho also arrived from Borussia Dortmund in 2022 for £73m, only to be shipped back to the German club on loan last January after falling out with Erik ten Hag. The latter’s position will also be subject to Ratcliffe’s decision making this summer.
The billionaire businessman is yet to publicly assure the manager of his long-term future, and has been linked with a move for England boss Gareth Southgate at the conclusion of Euro 2024 this summer.
