Manchester United 'targeting at least three new signings this summer'
Significant changes off the pitch have already taken place at Old Trafford following the arrival of minority shareholder Sir Jim Ratcliffe, who officially completed his 27.7% purchase of the club last week.
Although the Glazer family still hold a majority stake in the Red Devils, British billionaire Ratcliffe – the CEO and chairman of INEOS – will have full control of the club's football operations.
INEOS colleagues Sir Dave Brailsford and Jean-Claude Blanc will join Ratcliffe on the club's board, while former Manchester City's chief Omar Berrada was appointed the club's new CEO last month.
The addition of a new sporting director is high on Ratcliffe's agenda, with Dan Ashworth – who was recently put on gardening leave by Newcastle United – believed to be his primary target.
Man United must allegedly reach an agreement with Newcastle over a compensation fee in order to lure Ashworth to Old Trafford, something that Ratcliffe will be keen to resolve quickly ahead of the summer transfer window.
The Red Devils were unable to strengthen Ten Hag's squad in January as they worked within the constraints of the Premier League's Profit and Sustainability Rules.
However, with the club's finances monitored over a three-year period under the relatively new ruling, permitting clubs to lose up to £105m to work within the regulations, Ratcliffe and co have plans to open their cheque book this summer.
According to The Mirror, Man United will target at least three transfers ahead of the 2024-25 campaign and will prioritise the additions of a new forward, a central midfielder and central
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