Sir Jim Ratcliffe has taken full control of football operations and installed a new football executive team. Sporting director Dan Ashworth is now leading their recruitment drive. They are considering moves for Monaco’s Youssouf Fofana, Burnley’s Sander Berge, Real Sociedad’s Martin Zubimendia, Palmeiras’ Richard Rios, and Fiorentina’s Sofyan Amrabat.

Amrabat spent last season on loan at Old Trafford, making 30 appearances across all competitions. He has expressed his desire to stay at United, stating, “No. We are going to talk.

Staying is certainly an option. Look, I think it has been a very difficult season. For Manchester United it needs to be much better, and also for me personally.

I have always remained calm and trained very hard. Ultimately, that patience has been rewarded. We are going to talk.

But all parties have to be happy with each other, so we will sit down now and see what happens.” It appears that Fofana is United’s top option, as they have already held initial talks with Monaco over a deal for the 25-year-old. Fofana has been at the club since 2020 and is entering the final year of his contract.

He has also earned 21 caps for France and most recently featured for Les Bleus at Euro 2024. In addition, the text mentions that the community members are offered special promotions and adverts, and that they are free to leave the community if they wish.