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SIR JIM RATCLIFFE is planning a firesale when he takes charge of the Manchester United's footballing operations, SunSport can exclusively reveal.

Brazilian flop Antony, outcast Jadon Sancho and Anthony Martial are in line to be dumped in the winter window.

Also, we have the latest on boss Erik ten Hag with legendary former manager Sir Alex Ferguson offering his 100% backing.

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  • By Cosmo Teare

    Ten Hag on his relationship with Varane

    Erik ten Hag has insisted there is no tension between him and Raphael Varane despite the Dutchman picking Jonny Evans over him.

    With Evans now injured, Varane is expected to come back in.

    Ten Hag had this to say on whether he and Varane's relationship was strained: "Absolutely not. As I said, it is about tactical reasons why I chose these partnerships. I think Harry and Jonny did well."

  • By Cosmo Teare

    Jonny Evans estimated return date

    Jonney Evans' thigh injury that he suffered against Copenhagen is worse than expected.

    The defender will miss at least three to four weeks with injury.

    Raphael Varane is expected to deputise for the Northern-Ireland centre-back in the meantime.

  • By Cosmo Teare

    Injury crisis deepens

    Manchester United's injury crisis deepened yesterday after the severity of Jonny Evans' injury was confirmed.

    The club have confirmed that Evans will be out for at least a few weeks.

    Evans, 35, has become an unexpectedly important part of United's side despite being signed as a back-up.

    He has managed to relegate four-time Champions League winner, Raphael Varane, to the bench.

    EVAN HELP US

    Under-fire Ten Hag facing new selection dilemma with Evans ruled out for weeks

  • By Ian Tuckey

    Utd and Arsenal linked to Todibo

    Arsenal and Manchester United are being linked with Jean-Clair Todibo.

    Nice, however, hope to retain the France central defender until the end of the season or beyond.

    Credit: Alamy

    So say Sport as the 23-year-old shines again in Ligue 1.

    Barcelona would be happy if Todibo departed as they have a 20% sell-on clause for their ex-defender.

  • By Rob Maul

    Prem search for VARs 'capable of self-reflection'

    EXCLUSIVE: Refs’ chiefs have placed an ADVERT for people to take on football’s toughest job as VARs, writes ANDY DILLON.

    The PGMOL are hunting for brave souls with little or no experience.

    And the job ad is asking for people who can: “PROVIDE clear communication under pressure,” and are “capable of SELF-REFLECTION on how they have performed.”

    “IDENTIFY when VAR needs to intervene,” and have the “ability to FOCUS and have great communication skills.”

    An advert is circulating among around 75 refs at elite level in the men’s and women’s game to recruit new “Specialist VAR” staff.

    It comes as VAR is under the biggest scrutiny since launching in 2016. Arsenal and Liverpool have both issued strong statements this season, demanding reform.

    Gunners boss Mikel Arteta branded VAR calls “disgraceful” after Anthony Gordon’s Newcastle winner was allowed to stand last Saturday.

    Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp demanded a replay after Luis Diaz’s goal was wrongly ruled out for offside in Liverpool’s 2-1 defeat at Tottenham.

    And Wolves boss Gary O’Neil accused VAR of huge blunders which have cost his side points.

  • By Ian Tuckey

    Ratcliffe to ‘invest more than Sheikh would have’

    Sir Jim Ratcliffe is set to invest MORE money in Manchester United than his bidding rival Sheikh Jassim would have, according to reports.

    And that’s despite Ratcliffe only purchasing a 25 per cent stake in the club.

    Despite only making a minority investment, Ratcliffe is expected to be given the reins to control the footballing direction at the club.

    The takeover could be announced as early as next week but is unlikely to be announced on Monday due to the focus on Sir Bobby Charlton‘s funeral.

    Caught Offside report that Ratcliffe’s INEOS will form a committee overseeing the sporting direction of the club alongside Joel Glazer.

    While Ratcliffe will want a hands-on role, CEO of INEOS Sport Jean-Claude Blanc will have a key role alongside Sir Dave Brailsford.

    The committee is expected to appoint a new sporting director.

  • By Joshua Jones

    Toon glee or not Toon glee for Bard

    Newcastle have reportedly joined Chelsea on the race for Manchester United's brilliantly-named nemesis.

    Roony Bardghji, 17, stunned the Red Devils in the Champions League on Wednesday night with his dramatic 87th-minute winner for Copenhagen.

    That prompted superb chants of "Roony, Roony" from the home fans in a cheeky dig at United's record goalscorer Wayne Rooney.

    But the strike sensation was already gaining plenty of interest – and not just because he is a Football Manager wonderkid.

    Chelsea were linked with the exciting winger back in 2021 – as were Barcelona, Bayern Munich and Ajax.

  • By Ian Tuckey

    Ferguson shock for Red Devils

    Much-wanted striker Evan Ferguson has signed a new six-year contract with Brighton.

    Manchester United were among Prem giants linked with the £100million-rated Republic of Ireland star, 19.

    Credit: PA

    But it’s understood Ferguson told Seagulls boss Roberto De Zerbi in the summer he was happy to maintain his progress on the south coast rather than move on.

    Now the former Bohemians kid, already capped nine times, is under contract at the Amex until 2029.

    His wages are likely to have risen significantly from £20,000 a week.

  • By Joshua Jones

    Toon and Chelsea eye Utd nemesis Roony

    Newcastle have reportedly joined Chelsea on the race for Manchester United's brilliantly-named nemesis.

    Roony Bardghji, 17, stunned the Red Devils in the Champions League on Wednesday night with his dramatic 87th-minute winner for Copenhagen.

    That prompted superb chants of "Roony, Roony" from the home fans in a cheeky dig at United's record goalscorer Wayne Rooney.

    But the strike sensation was already gaining plenty of interest – and not just because he is a Football Manager wonderkid.

    Chelsea were linked with the exciting winger back in 2021 – as were Barcelona, Bayern Munich and Ajax.

  • By Ian Tuckey

    Jadon tipped for exit under Ratcliffe

    Sir Jim Ratcliffe is tipped to offload outcast Jadon Sancho in January.

    Ratcliffe is plotting major changes when he finally seals a minority share in the club.

    Longer-term changes could include a new recruitment policy – focusing on younger players.

    But instant moves could include England winger Sancho being sold or loaned out following his falling out with manager Erik ten Hag.

  • By Rob Maul

    Refs' chiefs advertise for by VAR the hardest job

    EXCLUSIVE: Refs’ chiefs have placed an ADVERT for people to take on football’s toughest job as VARs, writes ANDY DILLON.

    The PGMOL are hunting for brave souls with little or no experience.

    And the job ad is asking for people who can: “PROVIDE clear communication under pressure,” and are “capable of SELF-REFLECTION on how they have performed.”

    “IDENTIFY when VAR needs to intervene,” and have the “ability to FOCUS and have great communication skills.”

    An advert is circulating among around 75 refs at elite level in the men’s and women’s game to recruit new “Specialist VAR” staff.

    It comes as VAR is under the biggest scrutiny since launching in 2016. Arsenal and Liverpool have both issued strong statements this season, demanding reform.

    Gunners boss Mikel Arteta branded VAR calls “disgraceful” after Anthony Gordon’s Newcastle winner was allowed to stand last Saturday.

    Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp demanded a replay after Luis Diaz’s goal was wrongly ruled out for offside in Liverpool’s 2-1 defeat at Tottenham.

    And Wolves boss Gary O’Neil accused VAR of huge blunders which have cost his side points.

  • By Rob Maul

    'Ten Hag under 50 times more pressure than me'

    Luton boss Rob Edwards has enormous “empathy” for under-fire United boss Erik Ten Hag – even though he could be the one that ends his reign.

    The Hatters have NEVER won at Old Trafford, losing all their 16 visits there since January 1938.

    Imagine what panic might occur in the Red Devils boardroom if lowly Luton grab all three points in a historic win tomorrow afternoon just before a two-week international break.

    It might end up forcing the Glazer family to make a snap decision and potentially remove the Dutchman.

    Ex-Wales defender Edwards, 40, said: “I have a lot of empathy for anyone in this role. I can only imagine that the pressure on him at that football club is 10, 20, 30, 50 fold from what I feel now.

    “In this role, the magnitude of what goes on outside, people looking in, everyone has an opinion, especially at that club.

    “I have a lot of respect for him and the job he has done, winning a trophy last season, getting into the Champions League.

    “They are in a difficult moment now. He has the quality of players and staff to be able to turn it around – hopefully it is not on Saturday.”

  • By Ian Tuckey

    Will Martial replace Marko?

    Anthony Martial could be set for Inter Milan – to replace Marko Arnautovic.

    Italian outlet Calciomercato claim the Manchester United striker is on Inter's list as they seek a new striker.

    Ex-West Ham frontman Arnautovic, 34, is currently on loan at the San Siro for the season from Bologna.

    And Martial might even be targeted as early as January, rather than the summer transfer window.

  • By Ian Tuckey

    Gunners and Red Devils de-Clair an interest

    Arsenal and Manchester United are reportedly monitoringJean-Clair Todibo.

    But Nice aim to keep hold of their France centre-back until at least the summer.

    Credit: Alamy

    That's the verdict of Spanish outlet Sport as the the £35million-rated star enjoys another stand out season in Ligue 1.

    It's also suggested Barcelona would be delighted if Todibo moves on because they have a 20% sell-on clause for their former player.

    The 23-year-old won his only cap so far in March this year.

  • By Ian Tuckey

    Blow to Prem giants as Evan signs long Brighton deal

    Much-wanted striker Evan Ferguson has signed a new six-year contract with Brighton.

    Manchester United were among Prem giants linked with the £100million-rated Republic of Ireland star, 19.

    But it's understood Ferguson told Seagulls boss Roberto De Zerbi in the summer he was happy to maintain his progress on the south coast rather than move on.

    Now the former Bohemians kid, already capped nine times, is under contract at the Amex until 2029.

    His wages are likely to have risen significantly from £20,000 a week.

  • By Ian Tuckey

    Six missing vs Luton

    Jonny Evans' absence means at least six first-team squad players miss tomorrow's home Prem match with lowly Luton.

    Diallo Amad, Casemiro, Tyrell Malacia, Lisandro Martinez and Luke Shaw are already out crocked.

  • By Ian Tuckey

    Mehd in waiting

    United could launch a cut-price bid for 31-year-old Porto striker Mehdi Taremi.

    That's the claim tonight as boss Erik ten Hag assesses his under-performing attack-line.

    Summer buy Rasmus Hojlund netted twice in midweek but Anthony Martial and Marcus Rashford have been erratic this term.

    One report in Spain suggests 72-cap Iranian Taremi could be a January target.

    He arrived in Europe at Rio Ave in 2019 before switching to fellow Portuguese club Porto the following year.

  • By Ian Tuckey

    Varane 'pondering future'

    Raphael Varane is reportedly questioning his United future.

    The France centre-back is tipped for a recall at home to Luton tomorrow due to Jonny Evans' injury.

    But it's claimed tonight the ex-Real Madrid star is unhappy that 35-year-old free transfer signing Evans has started ahead of him in three of the past five games.

  • By Ian Tuckey

    'Sack Ten Hag – bring in De Zerbi'

    United have been urged to sack boss Erik ten Hag and appoint Brighton chief Roberto De Zerbi.

    Ex-Liverpool and England striker Stan Collymore believes Ten Hag lacks the "personality" needed for the Prem giants – whereas "beast" De Zerbi would "ship out the deadwood".

    Collymore told caughtoffside: "Whenever I look at Ten Hag on the sidelines, he just doesn’t fill me with confidence. It’s quite the opposite actually – he looks like a rabbit caught in headlights, especially whenever United fall behind.

    “I know the club try not to sack their managers during a season but he has got to go. If the Glazers and Sir Jim Ratcliffe decide to stick with Ten Hag for the time being, fine, but come the end of the season they must do everything in their power to get Roberto De Zerbi.

    "Let De Zerbi come in and ship out all the deadwood. He’s a beast, he wouldn’t mess around.

    “He would almost certainly get the best out of their underperforming squad. He can mould a team to play the ‘Manchester United way’.

    “It’s really simple for me – Ten Hag should get sacked, and if Manchester United are serious about changing to this coaching philosophy and having a proper managerial presence around the place then De Zerbi is their man.”

  • By Cosmo Teare

    Times change for Richardson

    Ex-Manchester United midfielder Kieran Richardson looks unrecognisable following his retirement from the beautiful game.

    The eight-cap Englishman, 39, was at Old Trafford from 2002 to 2007. He then played for Sunderland, Fulham, Aston Villa and Cardiff.

    He now buys and sells luxury watches to a very exclusive clientele.

    Richardson told the Steven Sulley Study podcast: “You have to make sure you trust your dealer.

    “I find with my background and who I am, people don't feel I'm going to rump them and run away with £100,000 because I don't need your £100,000.

    “I get a lot of customers from the trust side and that's fine. I have a lot of clients but don't like to tell the big names – I don't want to open that can of worms, these watches are proper assets.

    “I'm private. I have massive clients, trust me – it's different if they want to put it out there. I am thinking about people, not the pound notes. Safety.”

  • By Ian Tuckey

    Up next for United

    Here's the schedule for Erik ten Hag's Red Devils following Wednesday's controversial 4-3 loss at FC Copenhagen.

    United host lowly Luton in the Prem tomorrow before the international break.

    But under-pressure Ten Hag and his under-performing squad then finish the month and kick off December with what could be pivotal fixtures – including Chelsea and Liverpool domestically and vital Champions League group games.

  • By Graeme Bryce

    Emery claims Utd still better bet than Villa

    Unai Emery refuses to accept Aston Villa are contenders for a Champions' League place – despite sitting fifth in the table.

    Villa are currently holding down a potential qualifying spot.

    Yet despite being three places and four points better off than eighth placed Manchester United – and five places and seven points clear of Chelsea – Emery says the struggling giants are a better bet than his Villa to end the season in the top five!

    Despite winning 22 of the 36 Premier games he has taken charge of, Emery said: “Still Manchester United and Chelsea are more contenders than us to be in the top four, top five, top seven. 

    "We are trying to get there but we are not a contender. 

    "Now we are fifth, yes that's very good. But we are not really feeling like we are a contender for the top seven.

    “We can dream and we can try to go match to match thinking to improve and thinking about finishing fifth. 

    "All we can do is work every day to try and achieve our dreams.”

  • By Cosmo Teare

    How much Sir Jim will pump in

    Sir Jim Ratcliffe will inject £245million into United from his own personal funds before the end of the year.

    However, it is believed a much bigger investment is needed to improve United's Carrington training ground as well as funding the academy and men's and women's first-teams.

    Ratcliffe is expected to invest £1.6billion into the club on top of the £1.4billion he paid for his 35 per cent stake.

    Ratcliffe's main bidding rival, Sheikh Jassim, was only prepared to invest £1.4billion into the team and its infrastructure according to Caught Offside.

    Sheikh Jassim withdrew from the bidding process after being unable to agree a fee for the club with the Glazers.

    The Qatar-based banker was only willing to buy a 100 per cent stake in the club.

    Jassim was also unwilling to outline to the Glazers how much he would invest in the club's infrastructure after the takeover as he did not deem it relevant to the process.

  • By Cosmo Teare

    Ratcliffe to 'invest more than Sheikh would have'

    Sir Jim Ratcliffe is set to invest MORE money in Manchester United than his bidding rival Sheikh Jassim would have, according to reports.

    And that's despite Ratcliffe only purchasing a 25 per cent stake in the club.

    Despite only making a minority investment, Ratcliffe is expected to be given the reins to control the footballing direction at the club.

    The takeover could be announced as early as next week but is unlikely to be announced on Monday due to the focus on Sir Bobby Charlton's funeral.

    Caught Offside report that Ratcliffe's INEOS will form a committee overseeing the sporting direction of the club alongside Joel Glazer.

    While Ratcliffe will want a hands-on role, CEO of INEOS Sport Jean-Claude Blanc will have a key role alongside Sir Dave Brailsford.

    The committee is expected to appoint a new sporting director.

  • By Ellie Grant

    Inter linked with Martial

    Inter Milan are on the hunt for a forward and are eyeing up Manchester United outcast Anthony Martial, a report claims.

    After eight years at the Red Devils, the Frenchman seems to be in his final stages at Old Trafford and he could be sold on a free transfer in January.

    Martial, 27, has been struggling for game time this term having only played 220 minutes in the league.

    With hopes of landing a place in the French squad for Euro 2024 he will need to secure more appearances.

    And a move to Serie A side Inter Milan could do the trick.

    According to Calciomercato, Inter are ready to make a move on the forward as they aim to replace Marko Arnautovic.

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