Man Utd news LIVE: Takeover latest as Sheikh Jassim 'PULLS OUT of race' after bid rejected, Ratcliffe 'agrees stake'
SHEIKH JASSIM has reportedly PULLED OUT of the running to buy Manchester United after the Glazers rejected their latest bid for the club.
It has been reported that Sir Jim Ratcliffe is set to complete a deal for a 25 per cent stake in the Red Devils.
Meanwhile, Brazil manager Fernando Diniz confirmed Manchester United star Casemiro suffered an ankle injury during the Selecao's 1-1 draw with Venezuela.
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Mitchell in?
Sir Jim Ratcliffe reportedly has no plans to sack Erik ten Hag but he would like implement a new off the pitch structure.
He is keen to appoint a different sporting director with Paul Mitchell rumoured to be a candidate.
The transfer chief has previously worked at Southampton, Tottenham, RB Leipzig and Monaco.
Review pending
If Sir Jim Ratcliffe does buy a share of the club from the Glazers, it is reprted he will take a hands-on approach.
Reports suggest that the INEOS owner is planning a 100-day review of the club from top to bottom.
Ten Hag's job safe
Erik ten Hag's position as manager is considered "safe", according to reports.
This is despite the ownership situation amid Sheikh Jassim pulling out and Sir Jim Ratcliffe keen on taking a minority stake.
Sir Jim Ratcliffe 'set to buy 25 per cent stake' in Manchester United
Sir Jim Ratcliffe is reportedly in line to buy an initial 25 per cent stake in Manchester United following yesterday's news of Sheikh Jassim pulling out of the race to takeover at Old Trafford.
The INEOS CEO initially bid for a majority stake in the club but adjusted his offer for a quarter after no progress was made with his earlier proposal.
Jassim pulled OUT of the race to own Manchester United on Saturday night - after accusing the Glazers of demanding an “outlandish” price to sell the club.
After nearly nine months of detailed negotiations, the Qatari banker has withdrawn his £5bn bid and told the Glazers he is no longer interested in any deal.
Martial decision
Man Utd are yet to make a decision on Anthony Martial's future, according to reports.
ESPN claims a new deal for the French striker is yet to be discussed, with his current contract expiring in the summer.
The Red Devils have an option to trigger a 12-month extension.
But, his awful injury record is said to be giving Utd second thoughts.
Utd's top four hopes
Current betting odds for Man Utd to finish in the top four make interesting reading. They are a huge price, according to Betfair.
- Man City: 1/33
- Arsenal: 1/7
- Liverpool: 1/4
- Tottenham: 5/6
- Newcastle: 8/5
- Brighton: 11/4
- Aston Villa: 7/2
- Chelsea: 4/1
- Man United: 9/2
Barcelona's Sancho stance
According to reports, Barcelona are not trying to sign Jadon Sancho on loan in January.
However, Spanish publication SPORT claim the Catalans could try to sign him in the summer.
But, they would need the winger to take a pay cut.
The club are still having to manage their finances carefully.
Scholes backs Bellingham snub
Paul Scholes has backed Jude Bellingham's decision to snub Man Utd earlier on in his career.
"I think Jude Bellingham for his age and what he’s accomplished so far in his short career, he’s better than anything we've seen. We were very close to signing him, but he decided to go to Borussia Dortmund which looks the right thing from what’s happened over the past couple of years," Scholes told TNT Sports.
Greenwood future
Mason Greenwood is loving life in Spain — and wants to turn his Getafe loan move permanent.
The Manchester United striker headed to LaLiga last month after bosses ruled he could not continue his career at Old Trafford following an investigation into his off-field behaviour.
Greenwood, 22, scored to earn a draw against Celta Vigo last Sunday.
He later said online: “Happy to score my first goal for Getafe.
"Amazing team spirit to come away with a point.”
A source told SunSport he is hoping to stay at the Madrid-based club for the forseeable future, saying: “The players and fans have all given him a welcome he could only have dreamed of.
Maguire's snapped
Harry Maguire, it appears, has finally grown sick of getting splinters in his backside.
Finally cracked, after months of keeping his head down and working his nuts off to try and reclaim a regular place in Manchester United’s wafer-thin defence.
Finally his frustration has replaced the silent fortitude which won him such respect for the dignified way he battled to reignite his career.
Unfortunately for Harry, the one thing it didn’t win was the favour of Erik ten Hag. As the months passed, it became more obvious it was never going to.
Which brought us to that media conference ahead of England’s what’s-the-point friendly against Australia on Friday, when Maguire admitted enough is enough.
If he continues to play no more than a cameo role for the club, he told us, then it may well be time to look for another.
Fabrizio Romano has tweeted: "Sir Jim Ratcliffe is now ready to buy 25% of Manchester United in the next days after Sheikh Jassim left the deal.
"Man Utd board will vote on 25% stake bid in the next days. Jim Ratcliffe wants sporting control and future major ownership after initial 25%.
Fabrizio Romano revealed Sheikh Jassim's final was substantially more than the market value.
But, the Glazers just didn't bite.
"Sheikh Jassim’s final bid was understood to be almost double than the $3.5B market valuation of #mufc. An extra $1.5B investment was planned too," as per Fabrizio Romano.
Utd potential
Santiago Gimenez has the potential to lead Man Utd's forward line.
So says Feyenoord legend Willem van Hanegem, who believes he is the Mexican's ideal club.
The Red Devils have been linked with a move for the striker.
Gimenez has scored 12 goals this season in eight games.
Ratcliffe deal on
With Jim Ratcliffe's bid now being the only one left on the table, it appears the British tycoon will win the raxe.
Reports have suggested that Sheikh Jassim has pulled out of the race and withdrawn his £5bn bid.
The deal proposed by Ratcliffe is for 25 per cent which would mean the Glazer family would remain majority owners.
Maguire move back on
West Ham are considering a fresh approach for Harry Maguire, according to reports.
ESPN claim that David Moyes side still want the England centre back.
And they could return in January to try and lure him to east London.
The Hammers had a £30million bid accepted in the summer, but a move failed to materialise.
Sheikh Jassim to withdraw bid
SHEIKH JASSIM is set to withdraw his bid to take over Manchester United, according to reports.
Qatari politician Jassim, 64, was one of two candidates in the frame to buy the club from the Glazer family along with British billionaire Sir Jim Ratcliffe - who wants a 25 per cent stake in the club.
But now Fabrizio Romano is claiming Jassim - who was proposing a complete takeover - is ready to pull out of the process as it continues to drag on.
The transfer expert tweeted: "Sheikh Jassim has had further discussions with Glazers family to buy 100% of Manchester United.
"Sheikh Jassim’s bid proposition has been rejected again by Glazers family.
"As a result — Sheikh Jassim informed Glazers that he’s ready to withdraw from the process."
Mitoma targeted
Brighton star and Man Utd target Kaoru Mitoma's stunning performances have earned him interest from one Europe's biggest clubs.
According to Mundo Deportivo, Barcelona have been "seduced" by the 26-year-old's exploits with the Seagulls.
In fact, Barca's scouts and staff are most amazed with the Japan international out of all of their other transfer targets.
Mitoma has won the Blaugrana over thanks to the way he breaks defences from the left wing.
Onana could make Inter return
Andre Onana could make a stunning return to Inter Milan one day, according to their CEO Giuseppe Marotta.
Speaking at the Gazzetta dello Sport Festival, Marotta discussed the possibility of Onana ever returning to the Nerazzurri.
He said: "Anything can happen in football, even if those who return do not always have positive results.
"It was an important experience for him and for us.
"It was also a very successful deal for us to get him for free and sell him for all that money."
Lingard's move
Jesse Lingard is "closing in" on a move to Saudi Pro League side Al-Ettifaq, according to reports.
The former Manchester United forward, 30, has been a free agent since he was released by Nottingham Forest in the summer.
He was training with West Ham but failed to secure a contract with David Moyes' men.
Since then he has jetted off to join up with Steven Gerrard's Al-Ettifaq.
According to Sky Sports, he is expected to sign with the Middle East outfit.
But the foreign players' rule means he will not be able to play for the club until January.
Utd's next six
- Sheffield United (A) - Premier League - October 21
- FC Copenhagen (H) - Champions League - October 24
- Manchester City (H) - Premier League - October 29
- Newcastle United (H) - Carabao Cup - November 1
- Fulham (A) - Premier League - November 4
- FC Copenhagen (A) - Champions League - November 8
Forgotten man
A Forgotten Manchester United star was once dubbed the "best of a generation" by Jose Mourinho.
The goalkeeper made just one Premier League appearance for the Red Devils during nine years with the club.
Despite, Mourinho's high praise, he now finds himself in League One with Reading.
After joining United as a 16-year-old, the youngster made his only league appearance on the final day of the 2016/17 season.
He kept a clean sheet as United beat Crystal Palace 2-0 at Old Trafford.
This promising Portuguese talent was none other than former under-21 international Joel Pereira.
Elanga opens up on 'perfect' start to life after Man Utd
Anthony Elanga said his situation at Nottingham Forest is "perfect" after signing for them from Man Utd in the summer.
Speaking to Fotbollskanalen, he said: "It has been perfect. I talked to the leaders before I came here.
"I know what the leaders want and how to play. The project and everything there is perfect for me."
Elanga has one goal and one assist since joining Steve Cooper's side.
Barcelona 'not planning on Sancho move' in January
Barcelona are reportedly not planning to make a loan transfer offer for Jadon Sancho in January.
Reports had suggested Sancho could be offered an escape route by the Spanish giants.
However, Sport now claim Xavi's side will not make a move unless there is an unexpected departure from the team, but have been keeping tabs on the winger.
Sancho's high wages are also seen as a stumbling block to any move due to Barca's own cash flow issues.
Man Utd confirm 2,000 Galatasaray fans were allowed in Old Trafford home end
Man Utd have confirmed that 2,000 Galatasaray fans were allowed entry into the home section of Old Trafford during their Champions League clash.
An investigation into the matter was launched on October 10, with United director of supporter services Sam Kelleher now confirming the number of fans allowed into the ground.
Chief operating officer Collette Roche said many rival fans were turned away, but added they were not ejected because "forced ejection can pose risks".
It was also revealed a number of fans in the South Stand got their tickets through bots online.
Roche said: "As such, our system showed that these tickets were predominantly sold to long-standing official members who have attended other matches in recent seasons, with a large percentage being to those under the age 16, and therefore did not appear in pre-match checks to pose any risk. In reality, those who turned up on the night were adult Galatasaray fans."
