I’m a Man Utd legend – these are the first three transfer I’d make if I was Sir Jim Ratcliffe
THE SIR Jim Ratcliffe era is well and truly underway at Manchester United – and a club legend has urged the billionaire to make THREE major signings.
Britain’s richest man completed his protracted acquisition of shares in the Red Devils on Christmas Eve, getting his hands on 25 per cent of the club and taking control over football matters.
The INEOS bigwig is set to inject nearly a quarter of a billion pounds into the club, some of which is expected to be used for transfers.
And former United hitman Dwight Yorke believes Ratcliffe should splash the cash out on Napoli, Bayern Munich and Tottenham stars Victor Osimhen, Leroy Sane and Son Heung-Min.
He told Footy Accumulators: “If I were in charge of Man United and had to sign three players, then I’d pick Victor Osimhen, Leroy Sane, and Son Heung-Min.
“I feel United are OK defensively, but they lack options in midfield.
“I wouldn’t say the club needs a clearout, but they need at least six new players to freshen up the whole team.
“Too many players have been there for too long!
“I think Leroy Sane would give United plenty of options on the right and he’d complement Rashford well.
“Victor Osimhen would inject firepower and goals, and he’d complete my ideal front three.”
Although Yorke believes United are lacking serious firepower, he reckons Erik Ten Hag’s real problem lies in the heart of midfield.
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He continued: “Midfield options are needed, but I’m struggling to think of any stand-out names.
“I feel like Man United have lost their identity in this department over the last 18 months, and I worry about how fragile they look there.
“I find myself second-guessing the team before each game!
SunSport understands Ratcliffe will contemplate axing Ten Hag if results don’t improve in the coming months.
And Yorke reckons former Real Madrid boss Zinedine Zidane is the man to turn around the club’s fortunes.
He said: “The club may have to consider putting a club legend in charge on an interim basis.
“But I think Zinedine Zidane is the only option the board should seriously consider right now.
“Look at the stature he has in the game and what he achieved at Real Madrid!”
Manchester United will be back in action on Sunday, welcoming Son and his Tottenham team-mates to Old Trafford.