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    How Man Utd could line up under Jim Ratcliffe with big money Harry Kane transfer and raid on Ineos chief’s other club

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    IT is set to be a summer of change at Manchester United, and not just on the pitch. The Red Devils’ takeover is set to reach its conclusion following a gruelling five-month process.
    Sir Jim Ratcliffe is the preferred bidder for Man UtdCredit: PA
    His takeover could see the likes of Harry Kane brought inCredit: Getty
    SunSport exclusively revealed the Glazer’s preferred bidder for the club is Sir Jim Ratcliffe ahead of Qatari banker Sheikh Jassim bin Hamad al-Thani.
    The Ineos owner is understood to have incentivised his offer by inserting a clause allowing co-chairman Joel and Avram to remain at the club.
    US-based Raine Group, who have been overseeing the club’s sale, are expected to name the winning bid within days.
    And with the issue of ownership finally set to be settled, United can get down to business in the transfer market.
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    Erik ten Hag is planning big changes of his own in order to bring the squad up to scratch.
    And one of the first changes he is set to make will be between the sticks, with the Dutchman desperately wanting a goalkeeper who can play out from the back better than David de Gea can.
    The Spaniard’s recent mistake against West Ham has seen the top-four race blown wide open as Liverpool seek to pinch United at the death to earn Champions League football.
    David Raya is one such star linked with the position, but there could also be new faces in defence.
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    Jean-Clair Todibo may be brought in as part of a double raid on NiceCredit: Getty
    A new-look central defensive partnership could be seen at Old Trafford next season, with Ratcliffe sanctioning a raid on his other club Nice in France.
    This may see ex-Barcelona CB Jean-Clair Todibo line up alongside Napoli’s Kim Min-jae, with reports suggesting United will trigger the South Korean’s £52million release clause in the first 15 days of June.
    With no change at full-back, the next change may come in central midfield.
    In this case, Ratcliffe may look to poach another star from Nice in the form of Khephren Thuram, the son of legendary Frenchman Lilian.
    Here’s how United could line up next season
    With Lilian Thuram’s son, Khephren, being brought in to bolster the midfieldCredit: Getty
    The 22-year-old ranks among the best midfielders in Ligue 1 for ball carrying. Thuram finds himself ranked No7 for carries into the final third while he also scores in the top 12 for progressive carries.
    This shuttling ability could be useful alongside United’s other potential recruit, Declan Rice.
    The West Ham captain could be on the move to Old Trafford with Arsenal now fearing they could be priced out in a bidding war for him.
    The Irons are reportedly ready to allow bids to be pushed all the way up to £130m, with the Gunners said to want to strike a deal worth £80m.
    Finally, the attack could see Ratcliffe’s statement signing of Harry Kane.
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    Ten Hag has been crying out for an ace to help score more goals, with just two players from the current squad having 10 or more in all competitions this season.
    Kane, 29, has 26 in the Premier League alone – three less than United’s top scorer Marcus Rashford has managed in all comps. More

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      Man Utd takeover race hots up with ‘as many as EIGHT parties involved in £5billion deal with Glazers’

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      THE takeover race for Manchester United is heating up with as many as EIGHT parties in talks to buy the club, according to reports.Controversial current owners the Glazers put the club up for sale in November.
      As many as EIGHT parties are interested in a Manchester United takeoverCredit: Reuters
      The Glazers reportedly want at least £5billon for a full saleCredit: AFP
      Ineos CEO Sir Jim Ratcliffe is among the interested parties holding meetings this weekCredit: PA
      Since then eight bidders have progressed to the second stage, some with the intention of a full takeover and some interested in helping to finance an interested party.
      The Telegraph report the Glazers want at least £5billion for an outright sale.
      Sheikh Jassim bin Hamad Al Thani and Sir Jim Ratcliffe are two parties interested in a potential full takeover, and their representatives are holding meetings in Manchester this week.
      Indeed, they are two of four meetings scheduled before Friday with at least one more to be held next week before the third stage of talks begin.
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      Director of football John Murtough is also said to be involved in the meetings.
      However, the Qatari and Ineos bids reportedly fall short of the Glazers’ valuation of the club, sparking fears the sale could be extended or even collapse.
      The report suggests two more parties are willing to buy Man Utd fully.
      A number of US hedge funds – most notably Elliot Management – are interested in providing financing for an interested party.
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      They are joined by fellow hedge funds Oaktree Capital, Ares and MSD Partners.
      It comes after Uefa were reportedly considering a relaxation of their dual-club competition ownership rules.
      This would consequently clear the way for Ratcliffe, who owns French Champions League hopefuls Nice, and remove fears over Sheikh Jassim’s links to Paris Saint-Germain. More