Man United news LIVE: CEO Richard Arnold is set to leave the club by the end of the year as Sir Jim Ratcliffe edges closer to completing the deal for a minority stake, while Juventus plan to offer Jadon Sancho an escape route

Crystal Palace has always had a magnetic pull on Dougie Freedman. Two spells as a player at Selhurst Park earned him legendary status before he saved them from relegation as manager.

The Scot returned as sporting director in 2017 and has helped cement Palace’s status as a reliable mid-tier Premier League club.

This achievement has not gone unnoticed. Freedman is among the top contenders to become Manchester United’s football director once Sir Jim Ratcliffe completes his £1.3 billion buyout of a 25 percent stake in Old Trafford.

Roy Keane has debunked claims he was not committed to Ireland in light of his fall-out with Mick McCarthy which saw him sent home ahead of the 2002 World Cup.

The fractious relationship between the pair continued throughout their playing career and Keane revealed he did not ‘respect’ McCarthy as a manager.

During a seemingly pointless week of training ahead of the World Cup in Saipan, Keane was furious when equipment such as footballs and kit were not available and the surface was too hard.

Man United fans have reacted hilariously to the news that Patrick Stewart – the namesake of the legendary Star Trek actor – is taking over as interim CEO.

Current United CEO Richard Arnold will reportedly leave the club by the end of the year as Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s Ineos Sport will buy a 25 percent stake in the club for £1.3 billion.

With the same name as the X-Men actor who plays Charles Xavier in the cinematic universe, fans were quick to get the jokes.

The duo rose through the ranks together at Manchester United and were part of the legendary class of ’92 that helped Sir Alex Ferguson conquer club football.

With Neville and Beckham flanking each other on the right, the pair built a close relationship on the pitch and became best friends off it.

Rafael Pimenta has reflected on her interactions with Sir Alex Ferguson and working on Paul Pogba’s record-breaking move to Manchester United in a new interview.

Pimenta is considered one of the greatest football agents. He worked under Mino Raiolo before inheriting his client base after his death in 2022.

The Brazilian has represented some of football’s biggest names, including Juventus’ Paul Pogba and Manchester City’s Erling Haaland, and has previously attended most of Railo’s meetings.

Ferdinand, 45, was spotted at an MMA gym in Birmingham with the UFC star and had time to wrestle the fighter.

However, the former footballer turned expert came to regret the decision to wrestle the MMA champion.

Erik ten Hag will reportedly be backed with a transfer war after Sir Jim Ratcliffe sealed his £1.3 billion deal for a 25 percent stake in Manchester United.

A deal is close for British billionaire Ratcliffe to take control of the club’s football operations, almost a year after the Glazers confirmed they were open to investment.

The Sun Report The under-pressure Dutchman is set to carry out a ‘reset’ of his squad in January – and is said to be targeting a full-back and a winger.

Manchester United chief executive Richard Arnold will reportedly leave the club by the end of the year.

According to SkyAn announcement regarding Arnold’s future will be made later on Wednesday.

His departure comes as Manchester United prepare to confirm that Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s Ineos Sport will buy a 25 percent stake in the club.

Simon Jordan has warned Manchester United of the ‘INEOS curse’ ahead of Sir Jim Ratcliffe completing an expected £1.3 billion deal for a 25 per cent stake in Manchester United.

No documents have been signed yet, but the end of a saga that began in November 2022 is in sight.

Hojlund has been United’s standout player so far in their dismal Champions League campaign, scoring five goals in four games, but is yet to score in nine Premier League games.

The Red Devils are by some distance the lowest scorers in the top half, having found the net just thirteen times in twelve matches.

Rik ten Hag’s team fought to climb to sixth place in the rankings and relieve the pressure on the Dutchman.

The margin of victory continued the Red Devils’ trend as each of their seven league wins this season came with a solitary goal.

American billionaire Leon Cooperman has reportedly bought just under a million shares in Manchester United.

Bloomberg have reported that the shares bought by Cooperman – a former hedge fund manager – are worth £13.5m.

The petrochemical billionaire is close to completing a deal to buy a stake in the club, which will see him take over Glazer’s football operations for a fee of £1.3 billion.

Mail Sport reported on Sunday that those with knowledge of the situation say it is likely the deal could be announced next week, almost a year after the Glazers announced the club was for sale.

The giant sign reads ‘Welcome to Old Trafford’. The environment says anything but.

Below the message, which is displayed on a corner of Stretford End, trolleys filled with rubbish sit in a car park next to a giant red bin. On the infamously leaky roof, the white paint on the cantilevers has withered, exposing the metal and rust beneath.

Everywhere you look there is decay. A fixture with visible wiring hangs on a wall. On the bridge over the railway line along Sir Matt Busby Way is a blue plaque dedicated to James Gibson, the local businessman who saved United from collapse 92 years ago at a time of global economic crisis.

And welcome to Mail Sport’s coverage of all the news coming out of Old Trafford today. With the international breakthrough on the horizon, much attention has been focused on the Three Lions, but there remain significant developments at Man United during this period.

Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s minority signing is nearing completion amid rumors of a possible destination for the out-of-favour Jadon Sancho in January.

We will receive all updates as they come, so keep an eye on developments!