Ratcliffe appears poised to finalize his £1.3 billion investment, securing a 25 percent stake in the Red Devils by Monday. The 71-year-old British billionaire intends to implement a significant reformation of the club’s player scouting and acquisition system, assuming control of Manchester United’s football operations.

There is also an indication that the positions of CEO Richard Arnold, football director John Murtough, and director of football operations David Harrison are under threat due to their oversight of a series of costly signings following the departure of former chief Ed Woodward.

In the past decade, since the retirement of Sir Alex Ferguson, Manchester United has expended a staggering £1.4 billion on player acquisitions. Lifelong fan Ratcliffe is astonished at the substantial investment yielding relatively little success.

Throughout this period, the Old Trafford leadership has invested millions in players who did not meet expectations. Notable examples include a record-breaking £89 million for Paul Pogba, £85.5 million for Antony, £75 million for Romelu Lukaku, £73 million for Jadon Sancho, £59.7 million for Angel Di Maria, £44.5 million for Anthony Martial, and £40 million for Donny van de Beek.

Despite these significant expenditures, Manchester United has not claimed a Premier League title since 2013, securing only one FA Cup, two League Cups, and a Europa League title since Sir Alex Ferguson’s departure, who amassed 28 major trophies during his tenure.

Under the leadership of Erik ten Hag, the club has spent £374 million in initial fees. However, Ratcliffe acknowledges that the Dutchman has earned credibility with a third-place league finish and Carabao Cup success last season.

Having engaged in discussions with co-chairman Joel Glazer, Ratcliffe is set to focus on restructuring the entire football framework at United. His substantial investment is expected to trigger a series of new appointments, and there are indications that players like Brazilian Antony, outcast Sancho, and Martial could be offloaded in January.

Manchester United performance and stats

Manchester United is currently 8th in the Premier League with 18 points.

In the last 11 games, it has won 6 times and lost 5 times. In its last match, Manchester United won 0-1 against Fulham.​​

It has a negative goal difference after scoring 12 goals and conceding 16.​

Manchester United will play the next match in Premier League against Luton Town on Saturday 11th of November in Manchester. The prediction is Manchester United winning the match.​