Man United's star forward Marcus Rashford has revealed his desire for a "new challenge" in an interview with journalist Henry Winter following being left out of the squad for the team's miraculous 2-1 victory over rivals Manchester City. The rumors surrounding a potential takeover by INEOS have raised questions over Rashford's future at the club, with the young player insisting he is prepared for whatever comes next. Despite being a lifelong United player, Rashford has expressed his intention to leave gracefully and avoid any negativity from his departure.
In a surprising turn of events, Dan Ashworth has announced his departure from Manchester United after just five months in his role as sporting director. Ashworth, who was seen as a statement appointment by controlling owners INEOS, oversaw a £200m summer spend on new players and the hiring of Ruben Amorim as the new Man Utd manager. His departure comes following the team's recent 3-2 home defeat to Nottingham Forest and raises questions about the direction of the club.
Graeme Souness has voiced his criticism of Manchester United's INEOS hierarchy, blaming them for the club's struggling transfer market strategy. With new manager Ruben Amorim already facing a tough task, Souness warns that the club's summer signings may not be enough to improve their current standings in the Premier League and Europa League tables. As the Portuguese is set to take over from recently sacked Erik ten Hag, Souness cautions that the club's poor decisions in the transfer market may continue to haunt them.
After sacking Erik ten Hag, Manchester United are reportedly close to securing a deal with Ruben Amorim as their new manager. The move has been accelerated after discussions by Ineos, with United hoping to have Amorim in charge for their match against Chelsea this weekend. In addition to the new manager, United are also rumored to be interested in signing one of Amorim's young talents, Geovan Quenda.
Manchester United's top executives, including co-chairman Joel Glazer and major shareholder Sir Jim Ratcliffe, will convene in London on Tuesday for a crucial meeting regarding the club's managerial situation. With manager Erik ten Hag under scrutiny for the team's poor performance, the outcome of their Premier League match against Aston Villa will have a major impact on his future at Old Trafford. The presence of key figures such as Glazer, Ratcliffe, and Ineos director of sport Sir Dave Brailsford adds weight to the importance of this summit, as the executives discuss the club's next steps.
Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag is facing mounting pressure to turn the club's disappointing season around, with recent losses to Tottenham and Aston Villa sparking talks of potential replacements. Despite winning both the FA Cup and Carabao Cup last season, the Dutchman is under scrutiny for United's current performance, even with significant investments in new players. The club's hierarchy, INEOS, is reportedly considering Gareth Southgate and Graham Potter as potential replacements for Ten Hag.
Sir Ben Ainslie, a former Olympic yachtsman and currently leading the UK's Ineos Britannia team in the America's Cup, was mugged at knifepoint while leaving a restaurant in Barcelona. The 47-year-old reported the incident to police and stated that he was no different from anyone else who has fallen victim to opportunistic crime in a big city. Barcelona has seen a rise in luxury watch thefts, prompting the creation of a specialized police team.
Manchester United's owners Ineos are making a statement this summer by pushing ahead with a series of player sales that could potentially reach up to £100 million. This far exceeds their previous sales figures and signals a major clearout at the club. With names such as Donny van de Beek, Mason Greenwood and Scott McTominay rumored to be on the transfer list, this could be a summer of significant change for Manchester United.
After a disappointing season, Manchester United fans were taken by surprise when it was announced that manager Erik ten Hag would be keeping his job after all. This decision came after a review by Ineos bosses who concluded that Ten Hag's tactical skill displayed in the FA Cup against Manchester City made him the best candidate to lead the club forward. However, rival fans were quick to mock the decision, citing Man Utd's defensive struggles and lack of cohesion in attack throughout the season. Ten Hag defended his record by referencing the team's injury woes and highlighting his successful first season in charge.
As Manchester City prepares for a historic FA Cup final, their cross-town rivals Manchester United are facing their lowest Premier League finish and potential managerial changes. With contrasting fortunes, the clash at Wembley between Pep Guardiola's success and Erik ten Hag's struggles highlights the current state of the two clubs. As United faces the possibility of a second consecutive season without European football, the future of the team remains uncertain under new minority owners INEOS.