Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s determination to bring in a new midfielder for Manchester United before the transfer window shuts come produce a major surprise amid claims they have been given significant encouragement over their long-standing interest in signing Frenkie de Jong from Barcelona and amid claims deals for two other targets are on the brink of collapse.
British billionaire Ratcliffe has attacked the summer window with real intent as he looks to catapult Manchester United back among the English – and ultimately – the European elite. And after witnessing a season that saw the club finish in an all-time low of eighth in the Premier League, he has looked to revolutionise Erik ten Hag’s squad with a succession of top-class signings.
