Manchester United minority owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe has reportedly approved a major financial move as INEOS steps up its search for a new manager. The club is allegedly prepared to activate a multi-million-pound buyout clause to secure its preferred candidate and bring him to Old Trafford.
During discussions with senior board members in Monaco, Ratcliffe reportedly acknowledged previous mistakes in the club’s football operations but insisted that the proposed appointment could help United return to winning major trophies.
The manager is said to have already expressed a willingness to take the job verbally, although his appointment depends on one important condition: complete authority over transfer decisions. This would give him significant influence over which players arrive and leave, marking a potential change to INEOS’ existing recruitment structure.
Reports suggest United are considering compensation packages worth more than £7.4 million to release the manager and members of his coaching staff from their current contracts.
Senior figures, including CEO Omar Berrada and sporting director Jason Wilcox, are reportedly involved as the club works towards a possible agreement.
Negotiations are believed to be progressing, with legal representatives expected to handle the contractual details. However, the manager’s identity, the alleged verbal agreement and the proposed buyout have not been officially confirmed.
INEOS COULD BE PREPARING A MAJOR GAMBLE TO BRING TROPHIES BACK TO OLD TRAFFORD.
