{"id":292653,"date":"2023-10-22T10:39:48","date_gmt":"2023-10-22T10:39:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sportstoft.com\/?p=292653"},"modified":"2023-10-22T10:39:48","modified_gmt":"2023-10-22T10:39:48","slug":"sir-jim-ratcliffe-has-already-settled-on-no-1-target-to-replace-erik-ten-hag","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sportstoft.com\/soccer\/sir-jim-ratcliffe-has-already-settled-on-no-1-target-to-replace-erik-ten-hag\/","title":{"rendered":"Sir Jim Ratcliffe has already settled on &#8216;No 1 target&#8217; to replace Erik ten Hag"},"content":{"rendered":"<h3>Sheffield Utd V Man Utd: Pictures<\/h3>\n<p>Manchester United could turn to Graham Potter if Sir Jim Ratcliffe loses faith in Erik ten Hag once he buys a 25 per cent stake in the club, according to reports. Sir Jim is on the verge of agreeing a \u00a31.3billion deal with the Glazer family, which is expected to hand him total sporting control at Old Trafford.<\/p>\n<p>The INEOS chief will reportedly review United&#8217;s football operations before making any required changes.<\/p>\n<p>Chief executive Richard Arnold and football director John Murtough are among those facing uncertain futures, but Ten Hag is said to retain the faith of United figures for now.<\/p>\n<p>The Red Devils have lost six of their opening 12 games this season, winning just once by more than a one-goal margin.<\/p>\n<p>It translated to the club&#8217;s worst league start since 1989 before recording back-to-back wins against Brentford and Sheffield United.<\/p>\n<p>And Potter could emerge as a surprise candidate to replace Ten Hag if United&#8217;s problematic campaign takes another turn for the worse in the coming months.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Click <\/strong><strong>here<\/strong><strong> to join our Man Utd WhatsApp community to be the first to receive breaking and exclusive F1 news.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p> <strong> READ MORE <\/strong> <strong>Jim Ratcliffe loans &#8216;could land Man Utd with huge debt&#8217; as takeover fears raised[TAKEOVER] <\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.images.express.co.uk\/img\/dynamic\/67\/590x\/secondary\/Chelsea-sacked-Graham-Potter-in-April-5026270.jpg?r=1697970465284\"><\/p>\n<p>According to The Sun, Sir Dave Brailsford is set to become a senior figure in United&#8217;s new-look sporting hierarchy and could approach Potter if Ten Hag&#8217;s position comes under scrutiny.<\/p>\n<p>The INEOS director of sport is said to be a huge admirer of Potter and was keen to appoint him as Nice manager.<\/p>\n<p>However, the report adds that the 48-year-old Englishman could soon be off the market amid interest from Serie A champions Napoli.<\/p>\n<p>They are claimed to be keen on speaking to Potter about replacing Rudi Garcia in the dugout, with Antonio Conte also in the frame over a return to Italy.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li> <svg width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"> <g clip-path=\"url(#clip0_1078_5986)\"> <\/path> <\/path> <\/g> <defs> <clippath> <rect width=\"23.4329\" height=\"23.4329\" fill=\"white\" transform=\"translate(0 0.134262)\"><\/rect> <\/clippath> <\/defs> <\/svg> Advert-free experience without interruptions.<\/li>\n<li> <svg width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"> <g clip-path=\"url(#clip0_1078_5986)\"> <\/path> <\/path> <\/g> <defs> <clippath> <rect width=\"23.4329\" height=\"23.4329\" fill=\"white\" transform=\"translate(0 0.134262)\"><\/rect> <\/clippath> <\/defs> <\/svg> Rocket-fast speedy loading pages.<\/li>\n<li> <svg width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"> <g clip-path=\"url(#clip0_1078_5986)\"> <\/path> <\/path> <\/g> <defs> <clippath> <rect width=\"23.4329\" height=\"23.4329\" fill=\"white\" transform=\"translate(0 0.134262)\"><\/rect> <\/clippath> <\/defs> <\/svg> Exclusive &amp; Unlimited access to all our content.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.images.express.co.uk\/img\/logo\/logo-premium-subscription.png\"><\/p>\n<p> <strong> DON&#8217;T MISS <\/strong> <br \/> <strong>Rory McIlroy eyeing Man Utd investment opportunity once Ratcliffe takeover done[QUOTES] <\/strong> <br \/> <strong>Erik ten Hag vindicated for transfer plan after Liverpool&#8217;s win over Everton[COMMENT] <\/strong> <br \/> <strong>Man Utd boss Ten Hag &#8216;can block&#8217; Sir Jim Ratcliffe from completing 3 transfers[TRANSFERS] <\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.images.express.co.uk\/img\/dynamic\/67\/590x\/secondary\/Erk-ten-Hag-is-safe-at-Man-Utd-for-now-5026272.jpg?r=1697970465515\"><\/p>\n<p>Potter is still highly rated for his successful spells at Swansea and Brighton and Hove Albion despite his disastrous eight-month tenure as Chelsea head coach.<\/p>\n<p>A tumultuous reign under the new ownership of free-spending Todd Boehly featured 11 defeats in his 31 games in charge, achieving the lowest points-per-game return of any Chelsea manager in history.<\/p>\n<p>Potter has been out of work since his sacking in April when Chelsea were languishing in 11th in the Premier League with 28 points from a possible 66.<\/p>\n<p>But he still has his suitors in high places, including at Old Trafford once Sir Jim and his INEOS team come into power as early as this year.<\/p>\n<p>Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.express.co.uk\/sport\/football\/1826656\/Man-Utd-news-Sir-Jim-Ratcliffe-Erik-ten-Hag-INEOS-takeover\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Read Full Article<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<div class=\"mh-excerpt\"><p>Sheffield Utd V Man Utd: Pictures Manchester United could turn to Graham Potter if Sir Jim Ratcliffe loses faith in Erik ten Hag once he <a class=\"mh-excerpt-more\" href=\"https:\/\/sportstoft.com\/soccer\/sir-jim-ratcliffe-has-already-settled-on-no-1-target-to-replace-erik-ten-hag\/\" title=\"Sir Jim Ratcliffe has already settled on &#8216;No 1 target&#8217; 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