Enough is enough: Sir Jim Ratcliffe has decided to implement a significant change at Manchester United, according to Fabrizio Romano. Romano reports that Ratcliffe is introducing a new recruitment policy at Old Trafford, signaling a shift in approach for the club.
Manchester United is reportedly on the verge of a significant shift in its recruitment strategy, following the recent integration of a new leadership team. This team includes key figures like Dan Ashworth, Omar Berrada, Jason Wilcox, and Christian Vivell, all of whom joined during the summer.
After years of heavy spending with limited success, the club is undergoing a revamp under Sir Jim Ratcliffe, who has brought in fresh leadership to oversee INEOS’s operations at Old Trafford. Ratcliffe is hoping this restructuring will yield different results through a more refined transfer approach.
While there has been speculation surrounding Erik ten Hag’s future and INEOS’s involvement in managerial decisions, the club’s board appears to be concentrating on other crucial changes within the organization.
This summer saw Manchester United take a more measured approach to the transfer market. Instead of spending large sums on a single high-profile player, they distributed their funds more strategically across various squad positions. For example, rather than meeting Everton’s £75 million demand for Jarrad Branthwaite, United opted for alternatives like Leny Yoro and Matthijs de Ligt.
Historically, the club may have been inclined to overpay for key targets, but under this new leadership, they are exercising more caution. In addition to strengthening the first team, the club has also turned its attention to nurturing young talent, exemplified by the acquisition of Chido Obi Martin.
According to Fabrizio Romano, Sir Jim Ratcliffe is leading the charge on this revamped recruitment policy at Manchester United. Romano, speaking on his YouTube channel, provided insights into the club’s evolving transfer strategy.
He pointed out that this summer’s activity, which included the signings of Leny Yoro, Joshua Zirkzee, and Manuel Ugarte, marked a departure from past practices. Beyond securing experienced players, the club also focused on promising prospects such as Sekou Kone, a midfielder born in 2006, and Chido Obi Martin, who joined from Arsenal’s academy.
Romano emphasized that while talents like Kone and Obi Martin may not make immediate first-team appearances, their potential is what attracted United’s interest. He further noted that under previous regimes, the club often missed opportunities to sign emerging players, citing Moises Caicedo as a missed opportunity.
However, with INEOS now at the forefront, this is set to change. The club’s new direction emphasizes the importance of securing high-potential talents, and more similar signings are expected to follow.
