Sir Jim Ratcliffe sends a stark warning to Man Utd fans in 14-word message about the club, he couldn’t be more clear

Ineos has already made a key decision to retain United manager Erik ten Hag for the 2024-25 campaign after completing its end-of-season review.

Erik ten Hag is under contract with United until 2025 and the Red Devils are believed to be negotiating a new deal with the former Ajax manager.

Ratcliffe and Ineos have implemented changes behind the scenes at Old Trafford, including a change in the Premier League club’s hierarchy.

Omar Berrada has been announced as United’s chief executive, while Jason Wilcox has become technical director and Jean-Claude Blanc is on the club’s board.

Former Newcastle sporting director Dan Ashworth remains a key target despite United refusing to meet the £15m plus add-ons to release him from his contract.

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Ratcliffe sends a message to Man Utd fans

Sir Jim Ratcliffe and his Ineos side are expected to bolster Erik ten Hag’s first-team squad in their first summer transfer window at Manchester United.

The ten Hag endured a difficult second season in charge at Old Trafford, with the Dutchman’s first team ravaged by injuries last season.

United are expected to cut more players from the squad this summer, with the likes of Anthony Martial and Raphael Varane set to leave the club.

The Red Devils have also confirmed they want to keep hold of the likes of Jonny Evans and Tom Heaton and have offered fresh offers in negotiations at the club.

Speaking to Bloomberg, Ratcliffe warned United fans that Ineos will not “solve all the problems” at the club in their first summer transfer window alone.

“I’m not sure we’ll solve all the problems in the first transfer window,” he said.

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Ratcliffe on Man Utd being ‘handicapped’

Omar Berrada will not take up his new role as CEO at United until July 13, while Dan Ashworth’s future remains uncertain amid the Newcastle contract situation.

Technical director Jason Wilcox is just one of three influential figures Ineos currently have at the club this summer.

Ratcliffe admitted United are “a bit handicapped” with their current situation and believes the club need at least “two or three summer windows”.

“We’re kind of handicapped in that, so I think we’ll do a pretty good job,” he said.

“It will take two or three summer windows to get to a better place.”

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