SIR JIM RATCLIFFE will invest £245MILLION into Manchester United's infrastructure as part of his 25 per cent takeover, according to reports.
The British billionaire, 71, will pledge the investment as part of his acquisition which is expected to be worth more than £1.25billion.
Meanwhile, Man Utd's injury crisis worsened against Newcastle as Casemiro picked up another problem.
And the club have now confirmed he will be out for several weeks.
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McTominay player of the month
Scott McTominay has been voted Manchester United's player of the month for October.
The midfielder provided two goals from the bench as part of a late 2-1 victory over Brentford.
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Casemiro out with injury
Manchester United midfielder Casemiro is set to miss a month with a hamstring injury.
The Brazilian midfielder came off at halftime in Manchester United's Carabao Cup battering by Newcastle on Wednesday night.
Will Ten Hag still be the manager by the time he returns to action?
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Ratcliffe to make infrastructure investment
Sky Sports report that Sir Jim Ratcliffe is set to make a significant investement in Manchester United's stadium infrastructure after he buys his minority stake in the club.
The British businessman will commit £245million to the club's infrastructure and plans to put additional money aside for furthe rebuilding.
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No discussions with Amorim
According to The Athletic, Manchester United have not held any discussions with Sporting CP manager Ruben Amorim.
The Portuguese manager is understood to be interested in the job – and expressed his interest via intermediaries in the past before Ten Hag took the role.
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United do not have concrete list of replacements
Manchester United have categorically denied that they are looking to replace Erik ten Hag, according to The Athletic.
The club have not drawn up a list of replacements should Ten Hag be sacked, despite rumours of interest in Ruben Amorim.
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Showdown talks
Erik Ten Hag has hauled a number of his players into one on one meetings to get to the cause of the issue at Manchester United.
Ten Hag wants to know from each player what issues they have with him, his staff, team-mates and training in a series of clear-the-air meetings today and tomorrow.
United play Fulham tomorrow in a match that could decide the future of the manager.
TEN TO ONE Ten Hag hauling Man Utd flops into one-on-one showdown talks to clear the air
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Ten Hag playing key role in recruitment
The Daily Mail report that Erik ten Hag is still playing a key role in transfer recruitment and contract extensions at the club ahead of the window.
Despite the Dutchman coming under increased pressure following a poor start to the season, the club will look to back him in January.
And it is understood that the board are willing to give Ten Hag the necessary money to make signings going forward to turn the club's fortunes around.
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Manchester United's striker options
Manchester United are in the hunt for a new forward to help take the burden off Rasmus Hojlund, according to The Daily Mail.
One such option they could bring in alongside the Dane is Ivan Toney, whose ban will expire on January 16.
But they are also interested in Napoli superstar Victor Osimhenn.
And a more budget option could be Porto's 31-year-old Iranian striker Mehdi Taremi – with his contract expiring this summer.
FORWARD THINKING Man Utd ‘draw up THREE-MAN striker shortlist to support Hojlund’
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Manchester United in hunt for new striker
Manchester United are understood to be looking for a new striker in January to support Rasmus Hojlund.
The Daily Mail report that the club want a support striker to help take the burden off their £72million rated Dane.
One such option is Brentford's Ivan Toney, who would cost £100million this winter.
FORWARD THINKING Man Utd ‘draw up THREE-MAN striker shortlist to support Hojlund’
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Seven bosses to replace Ten Hag
SunSport has taken a look at the seven managers that could replace Erik Ten Hag, should he be sacked as Manchester United manager.
Graham Potter currently leads the race and it is understood prospective owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe is a fan of the Englishman.
Also in the frame are Roberto De Zerbi and Zinedine Zidane.
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United line up three-man striker shortlist
Man United have drawn up a three-man striker shortlist to compete with Rasmus Hojlund up front, reports suggest.
The Red Devils have struggled for goals this season with Marcus Rashford the only recognised forward in the squad with a Premier League goal to his name.
Hojlund has scored three goals in Europe since his blockbuster summer arrival but it is understood the club are keen to sign a striker to support the young Dane.
It is felt there is too much of a burden on Hojlund's young shoulders to score goals, and United feel he could learn from playing alongside an experienced frontman.
According to the Daily Mail, United already have several targets in mind who they could try to sign when the transfer window re-opens.
One is long-term target – Napoli striker Victor Osimhen who finished as Serie A's top goalscorer last season.
FORWARD THINKING Man Utd ‘draw up THREE-MAN striker shortlist to support Hojlund’
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COMMENT: Ten Hag set to be spat out by pathetic, fractured monster only Fergie could tame
After the final whistle Erik ten Hag’s assistant Steve McClaren resembled a schoolteacher trying to keep the class together.
Stood in the middle of the pitch with his arms outstretched, he was trying to get the players to stay as one and acknowledge the, by now, half-full stadium.
Nobody was taking any notice.
A few gave some meek applause, Mason Mount bravely walked around the pitch on his own to show his appreciation.
It was a sad, almost pathetic, microcosm of a fractured, failing club.
Manchester United had just been stuffed 3-0 by the weakest Newcastle team Eddie Howe had fielded.
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EXCLUSIVE: Ten Hag hauls in flops for one-on-one chats
Erik ten Hag has ordered his players to have one-to-one sessions with him to mend Manchester United’s broken dressing room.
The under-pressure boss is desperate to save his own job by leading the club out of their latest crisis.
Ten Hag wants to know from each player what issues they have with him, his staff, team-mates and training in a series of clear-the-air meetings today and tomorrow.
Midfielder Scott McTominay has backed the Dutchman to fix the mess, insisting the players will “fight like dogs” to save their season.
Wednesday’s shocking 3-0 Carabao Cup defeat at home to Newcastle — an eighth loss in 15 games — condemned the Red Devils to their worst start in 61 years.
TEN TO ONE Ten Hag hauling Man Utd flops into one-on-one showdown talks to clear the air
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Mary Earps named Sunday Times Sportswoman of the Year
Man United and England women's star Mary Earps has been named the Sunday Times Sportswoman of the Year.
It comes after she became the highest-ranked goalkeeper in Ballon d'Or history with a fifth-place finish at the ceremony on Monday.
Earps was a standout performer in a season when Man United finished a close second in the Women's Super League and for England as they made it to a World Cup final.
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Sheikh Jassim lining up bid on Premier League rivals
Sheikh Jassim bin Hamad al-Thani’s failed bid for Man United could see him invest in Premier League rival West Ham, reports suggest.
The Times report Qatar could go and buy the 10 per cent stake in the Hammers put up for sale by Vanessa Gold, the daughter of late joint-chairman David Gold.
The report adds that should the right offer come in, she may even be willing to sell the entire 25 per cent stake owned by the Gold family.
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Club 'categorically' deny Ten Hag replacement rumours
However, the rumours regarding the next manager search has been denied in a statement by Man United.
They said the claims were "categorically false".
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Ten Hag on 'thin ice' at United amid 'player doubts'
Erik ten Hag is said to be on "thin ice" at Man United amid reports there are doubts from some players regarding his methods.
The Times report club higher-ups are considering alternative managers with the club enduring its worst start for 61 years.
The Manchester Evening News also reported how dressing room sources said doubts are growing over Ten Hag's management.
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History being made vs Fulham
Rebecca Welch is set to make history when Fulham vs Man United kicks off by becoming the first woman to be involved as a referee in a Premier League game.
Welch will act as the fourth official for the match with referee John Brooks.
She will become the fourth woman to be part of the team of officials for a Premier League match, following on from assistant referees Wendy Toms, Sian Massey-Ellis and Natalie Aspinall.
But Welch will not be the first woman to act as fourth official for a Prem game – Massey-Ellis holds that honour after taking on the responsibility for the second half of West Ham United v Everton in 2017.
Massey-Ellis was lineswoman but picked up an injury so took on fourth official duty for the Prem clash.
Massey-Ellis will act as assistant VAR for United's trip to Fulham.
IT'S OFFICIAL Fulham vs Man Utd clash set to make Prem history as female referee appointed
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United chief career highlighted
Mirror reporter Colin Millar has John Murtough's career path amid the ongoing crisis at the club.
United fans were also critical of Ed Woodward for his time in charge of football operations.
For some time there has been a feeling someone with knowledge or experience in the role would allow United to implement a long-term strategy to fix their issues.
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'Players can do more' says Rooney
Wayne Rooney was sympathetic towards Ten Hag in his press conference at Birmingham.
Rooney has been in charge of the club since October 11 but has not won any of his three games in charge.
Speaking ahead of his next game against Ipswich Town – coached by former United assistant Kieran McKenna – Rooney said on Ten Hag: "That's part of the job (the pressure) and I'm sure Ten Hag knows that.
"It's not going as well as they would like but i think the players need to take responsibility as well.
"I know some of the players in there and they're not performing to the levels I know they can.
"But ultimately it starts and ends with the manager.
"He will get the critics, but I think the players can do a lot more for him."
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Fulham game crucial for United, says Savage
Robbie Savage has proclaimed the next few games are huge for Man United's season.
Speaking to Planet Sport Bet, he said: “The next few games are massive for them. Fulham away in the Premier League, then I’m going out to Copenhagen to watch them in the Champions League.
"If they lose against Fulham on Saturday, then for me, the midweek match next week against Copenhagen becomes a must-win game.
“I’m sure Erik ten Hag doesn’t think everything is fine – he’s got to solve problems and work things out, maybe change his style of football, but whatever he’s doing now is not working.
"If Manchester United lose both of their upcoming games, I think there’s some serious questions to be asked about whether Ten Hag can continue in his role at the club.
“I’ve always said to give Erik ten Hag time and give him until Christmas, but inevitably, all managers and coaches are judged on results.
"If they get beaten by Fulham, you can’t have played 11 and lost six league games in a season and think it’s all fine.
"If they then lose against Copenhagen, that makes their position in the Champions League very vulnerable, considering they still need to go to Galatasaray.”
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'Naglesmann would be a great choice for Man Utd but he wouldn't want job' says Didi Hamann.
Former Liverpool, Man City and Newcastle star Didi Hamann has suggested Man United could go for former Bayern Munich boss Julian Nagelsmann as their next coach.
However, he admitted Nagelsmann may not fancy the job due to the chaotic nature of it.
Speaking to BoyleSports who offer the latest Premier League odds, Hamann said: "I think the problem Man United might face is their team.
"If it were up to me, I wouldn't know where to start! They need players in every area on the pitch.
"A few years ago, Ralf Ragnick said the same thing. It depends on who they get. I'm not sure if the top-class managers go to Manchester United because they know that it's a three or five-year job.
"I think it's impossible to win the league within three years, but those expectations will always be there if a new manager comes in and spends a few quid.
"The other question revolves around how much money the new manager gets.
"Nagelsmaan has done well and he did good things at Bayern. He's an up-and-coming manager who has shown he can win titles, even if was unfortunate in the Champions League.
"He'd certainly be somebody you'd have a good feeling about. He knows how to play football, but it depends if he was backed.
"You need to back your manager for two or three seasons, and I don't know if that's the case at Man United.
"There's a lot of chaos at Old Trafford. However, I don't think Julian would be a bad choice.
"You don't want to keep managers for the sake of it, but you need to at least give them a chance."
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