Man Utd takeover: Sir Jim Ratcliffe ‘looking to sell club’ as UEFA ‘problem’ forces tough decision

Manchester United owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe is reportedly looking to sell French club OGC Nice as a long-term solution to abide by UEFA rules.

It was confirmed last December that INEOS founder and chairman Ratcliffe had purchased a 25 per cent stake in . The purchase was completed in February.

The heavily-criticised Glazer family remained majority shareholders following the British billionaire s takeover.

Ratcliffe has already made some big moves in his bid to turn around the Red Devils fortunes, swiftly convincing Manchester City chief executive Omar Berrada to swap blue for red.

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The 71-year-old is also involved with French club Nice and Swiss outfit Lausanne, with the former securing a Europa Leag…

England opponents threaten to quit Euro 2024 with UEFA urged to ‘punish’ two nations

The Serbian Football Association has urged UEFA to take action against Croatia and Albania after fans of both nations chanted ‘kill, kill, kill the Serb during their Group B match on Wednesday.

Croatia and Albania played out a dramatic 2-2 draw in Hamburg on Wednesday afternoon.

Klaus Gjasula rescued a point for the Albanians in the sixth minute of stoppage time after Croatia came from behind to lead 2-1 thanks to two goals in as many minutes.

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Unfortunately for both teams, whose qualification hopes hang by a thread, the match was marred by anti-Serbia chanting from both sets of supporters.

England rivals Serbia threaten to quit Euro 2024

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Mason Greenwood ‘says yes’ to ‘only favoured’ transfer as Man Utd receive improved offer

Manchester United outcast Mason Greenwood has reportedly chosen his only favoured destination this summer amid interest from the Premier League.

faced charges relating to attempted rape and assault at the start of 2023, but his case was eventually discontinued by the Crown Prosecution Service.

The CPS made this decision as it was ruled that the withdrawal of key witnesses significantly reduced the chances of conviction.

The 22-year-old was initially expected to return to ahead of the 2023/24 campaign but club chiefs pulled the plug on his comeback amid severe backlash.

Instead, the Englishman joined La Liga outfit Getafe on loan. He impressed for the Spanish side as he grabbed eight goals and six assists in his 33 appearances.

His performances f…

Man Utd urged to splash £50m on England star who’s ‘better at passing’ than Bruno Fernandes

Manchester United have been urged to sign England international Adam Wharton, who is better at passing than Bruno Fernandes.

Wharton only moved to Crystal Palace from Blackburn Rovers in February, but the £22m signing settled quickly at Selhurst Park and has caught the eye of some European heavyweights, including Bayern Munich and Manchester City.

Reports suggest United are looking to add a midfielder to their ranks this summer to partner Kobbie Mainoo in midfield after .

Paris Saint-Germain star Manuel Ugarte has been heavily linked, but ex-Red Devils defender Paul Parker has urged his former team to go after Wharton, who was part of Gareth Southgate s England squad for Euro 2024.

His range of passing is fantastic, Parker told mybettingsites.co.uk.

Chelsea agree Lukaku deal with Premier League rivals as Blues ‘lose patience’ with preferred club

Chelsea have reportedly agreed a fee with Aston Villa over the transfer of Romelu Lukaku as the Blues lose patience with the striker s preferred club this summer.

returned to Chelsea for £97m from Inter Milan in the summer of 2021 but things didn t go to plan despite his claim he has unfinished business at Stamford Bridge, as he hit out at then manager Thomas Tuchel and claimed he wanted to return to Inter in a bombshell interview.

The striker has spent the last two seasons out on loan from Chelsea, first back at Inter and then with Roma, with the Belgian scoring 21 goals in 47 appearances for the latter in 2023/24.

But the Blues want to secure a fee for him this summer and there have been rumours of interest from Manchester United – – but it s Napoli who…

Man Utd ‘dream’ signing hope as top target is ‘left out’ of training as Euro giants ‘see him leaving’

According to reports, Manchester United have been given a transfer boost as they look to sign Uruguay international Manuel Ugarte from Paris Saint-Germain.

After finishing eighth in the Premier League last season, Man Utd have been busy in the transfer market this summer as new co-owner and his recruitment team have made positive moves.

Having already signed Joshua Zirkzee and Leny Yoro for around £90m, are set to complete deals to acquire Bayern Munich pair Matthijs de Ligt and Noussair Mazraoui in a double deal worth around £60m.

Several more signings are expected before this summer s transfer window closes at the end of this month. One of United s priorities is to sign a new centre-midfielder.

Earlier this summer, PSG star Ugarte emerged as their t…