Sir Jim Ratcliffe is believed to officially own 25% of Manchester United's shares very soon. The long-rumored news will be announced next week by the club, and it means that Jim Ratcliffe will now have control over the United transfer window. But what are the English businessman's plans for the names expected to leave Old Trafford? Sources close to him have shed light on some of them.
Anthony Martial is no longer in Ratcliffe's plans, as the Frenchman has scored only 89 goals in a full 9 seasons already with the club. United managers tried to sell his card during the summer transfer window, but the attempts of the club's management failed. However, Martial's departure in the January transfer window now looks certain, and not just because of Ratcliffe's plan. The striker is out of contract at the end of the season and United cannot let him leave the club for nothing.
Antony is also on the list of players Jim Ratcliffe wants to leave Old Trafford. The Brazilian made quite a splash when he arrived in England from Dutch side Ajax for a stratospheric £85.5 million. However, his performances have left much to be desired on the pitch. Meanwhile, off-field problems are another reason why Antony may leave the "Red Devils".
Jadon Sancho is also expected to leave Old Trafford for sure. The latter is still excluded from the first team after clashes with coach Ten Hag and has no future at Manchester United.
Meanwhile, the interesting fact is that Donny van de Beek is not expected to leave, despite having only played a total of 35 Premier League games in 3 and a half years with the club. The player has long since lost his starting role at United, but it seems that Jim Ratcliffe still sees potential and opportunity in the Dutchman.
