Sir Jim Ratcliffe's Plans

Following his 25% minority takeover of Manchester United, British billionaire Sir Jim Ratcliffe is ready to shake up the club's scouting department. His goal is to put an end to big-money splurges on flop players and improve United's recruitment efforts in the market.

Top Names in Consideration

Sir Jim Ratcliffe is looking to appoint two key figures to United's recruitment team. Newcastle sporting director Dan Ashworth and ex-Tottenham chief scout Paul Mitchell are both being lined up for potential moves to Old Trafford.

Ten Hag's Transfer Veto

Erik ten Hag, the current manager of Ajax, is reportedly concerned about his right to veto transfers at Manchester United. He insists that this right be retained, as it was agreed upon in his contract.

Sir Dave Brailsford's Role

Sir Dave Brailsford, Sir Jim Ratcliffe's No2, will take charge of securing a deal for Dan Ashworth. Despite Ashworth only joining Newcastle 18 months ago, Brailsford is known for his ability to bring in the right people for the right roles.

Potential Transfers and Departures

Manchester United is currently restricted to loan deals, so it remains to be seen what business they will do this month. However, players like RB Leipzig's Timo Werner and Bayern Munich's Eric Maxim Choupo-Moting are reportedly on Erik ten Hag's wishlist. On the departure front, Sergio Reguilon's loan deal has already been terminated, while Jadon Sancho's return to Borussia Dortmund and Raphael Varane's future are still uncertain.

Stay tuned for more updates on Manchester United's recruitment overhaul!