Dwight Yorke has highlighted first Manchester United transfer call Sir Jim Ratcliffe must make

Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s arrival was very much like a long asked-for Christmas present, knowing what you’re going to get but it being great all the same now it’s finally here.

It wasn’t the ultimate gift Manchester United supporters had on their wish list with the Glazers very much still lingering in the room. But the hope is that Ratcliffe will help throw a few pieces of dead wood on the fire to get United roaring again.

The 71-year-old’s delayed arrival means he will have no sway over January transfer plans while his investment is processed through the Premier League regulation tests. A number of players are set to exit, Jadon Sancho being one of them.

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It would be harsh to brand the winger as dead wood but maybe he is surplus to requirements. He remains exiled from the first team as he continues to refuse offering an apology for accusing Erik ten Hag of lying about why he was dropped against Arsenal.

The United boss has hinted that Sancho may be allowed back if he does say sorry, but enough time has passed to now conclude that it probably isn’t going to be said. The 23-year-old hasn’t played since August yet doesn’t seem to be mithered by that amid his no-apology stance.

There are differing thoughts on Ten Hag publicly putting Sancho out to dry with comments about his training levels but what everyone agrees on is that the longer the situation drags on without a resolution, the more likely it is to impact the manager’s project.

Ten Hag has taken a hardline stance on discipline during his time as United boss and has reaped praise for it. However, some believe he ought to take it upon himself to close the