There has been talk of a hidden clause in Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s offer to purchase Manchester United from the Glazers.
After it became out that their offer valued United higher than that of Qatari financier Sheikh Jassim, Ratcliffe’s Ineos Group appeared to be on the approach of taking over United.
Sheikh Jassim is said to have offered £5 billion to buy 100% of the club, although Ratcliffe is only supposed to seek a controlling interest.
Avram and Joel Glazer, the current co-chairmen, are reportedly open to keeping some connection to the team in the form of a minority investment, according to the petrochemicals mogul.
“He’s an amazing talent, I think he’s one of the best left-footed young centre backs in Europe. He would be a top signing for any club but I’m not aware of anything concrete for now.”
Goncalo Inacio celebrates scoring against Arsenal
It has also previously been reported by A Bola, as cited and translated by Sport Witness, that Sporting have been hoping to offer Inacio a new contract that would take his release clause up to €80m, up from the current €45m fee.
Inacio looks to have a big future in the game and could be ideal as a long-term replacement for Harry Maguire at United, while Liverpool could perhaps also do well to start thinking about a successor to Virgil van Dijk, who has not been quite as consistent this season as he starts to show his age.
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