Sir Jim Ratcliffe draws up ambitious four-man Man Utd transfer plan including ‘priority’ buy

According to the mirror.co, Sir Jim Ratcliffe has drawn up an ambitious four-man transfer plan as the INEOS chief tries to transform the Manchester United squad this summer.informationguidenigeria

Ratcliffe, 71, is hoping his deal to acquire 25 per cent stake will be ratified by the Premier League next month and he is already looking ahead to see where he can improve the United side. Erik ten Hag’s men currently sit seventh, eight points adrift of the top four and are already out of the Champions League.informationguidenigeria

There is a distinct possibility the Red Devils could miss out on qualification for Europe’s elite club competition, which could derail and effect Ratcliffe’s transfer plans. According to the Evening Standard, Ratcliffe is hoping to sign a ‘top-class forward who is at a similar level to Harry Kane’.JAMB Portal

That new striker is said to be a ‘priority’ and is expected to play alongside Rasmus Hojlund, who arrived last summer from Atalanta for £72million. The Denmark international scored his second Premier League goal in Sunday’s 2-2 draw against Tottenham, a game in which Ratcliffe was in attendance.JAMB Portal

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Hojlund has the backing of senior officials at United despite his difficult start to life in England, having netted just seven goals in 25 appearances this season. The 20-year-old defended his United form after scoring for the second successive league game, admitting “I’ve always believed in myself”.NYSC Portal

As well as a new forward, a No.8, centre-back and right-back are areas being targeted by Ratcliffe ahead of a planned overhaul of their squad at the end of the season. Everton’s Jarrad Branthwaite and Nice’s Jean Clair Todibo are admired by the United hierarchy, though there is expected to be competition for both.NYSC Portal

Crystal Palace’s Michael Olise has been identified as a key transfer target and he will reportedly be available for £60million this summer when his release clause becomes active. Olise, who has scored five goals in nine appearances so far this season, signed a new four-year contract in August.

Most of the players United are targeting will be difficult to sign in January as the Red Devils look to stay within Premier League spending rules. However, Ratcliffe’s investment is set to increase the club’s ability to buy players in the summer without breaching financial regulations.

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