Why Fred might face an awkward encounter after Manchester United takeover
manchestereveningnews.co.ukManchester United midfielder Fred may feel uneasy at the prospect of Sir Jim Ratcliffe becoming the club's next owner. The Old Trafford club's takeover saga continues to drag on following reports earlier in the week that Sheikh Jassim was set to win the race to purchase the club from the Glazers.
But the Qatari media outlet that made those claims sensationally backtracked on them just hours later, with the Sheikh still very much in contention with British billionaire Sir Jim Ratcliffe.
Both prospective owners have vowed to return the Reds to the top of European football, something that would no doubt require major transfer incomings and outgoings to get Erik ten Hag's squad in a position to consistently battle it out with the continent's elite sides.
While departures are expected at Old Trafford this summer, Sir Jim Ratcliffe has already hinted that he has been less than impressed with Fred's performances for the club - meaning he could potentially be one of the first names out the door should the INEOS owner become the club's next owner.
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