Manchester United chief Sir Jim Ratcliffe has been told he should not hesitate to cash in on two of the club’s most disappointing signings of the modern era this summer, with neither Jadon Sancho nor Antony proving themselves of the quality needed, according to one observer.
The Red Devils are hoping to catapult themselves back among the elite of the English game in the 2024/25 season by embarking on a hugely-transformative summer window, which is likely to see several incomings and plenty more outgoings to boot. And while Manchester United won the FA Cup at the back end of last season, minority shareholder Sir Jim Ratcliffe knows the fact they finished eighth in the Premier League and also humiliated themselves in the Champions League means major surgery on the squad is required.
As a result, Ratcliffe wants to wave in a new-look squad who can wear the badge with pride and elevate the club back among the very best.
Joshua Zirkzee and Leny Yoro – two of European football’s most promising young stars – have already been brought in for a combined £88.7m this summer. And the British billionaire is not done yet with sources indicating the Red Devils chief hopes to make at least four – and potentially as many as seven – new signings this summer.
