In our latest update talk cock sessions, we look at the latest club news for Sir Jim Ratcliffe, Richarlison, Richard Arnold, Walter Mazzarri, Rudi Garcia, and Archie Gray, gossip, and highlights that have football fans from over the world buzzing with excitement.
Sir Jim Ratcliffe is set to take a stake in the club ahead of the transfer window
Businessman Sir Jim Ratcliffe to take a stake in the club in the coming days.
After weeks of speculation, Sir Jim Ratcliffe is expected to seal his £1.3 billion deal for a minority stake in Manchester United imminently,” the outlet explains.
Alongside Sheikh Jassim bin Hamad Al Thani, the Ineos chief has been attempting to buy into his boyhood club for almost a year after the Glazer family announced they were seeking ‘strategic alternatives’ last November.
While Sheikh Jassim and Ratcliffe were both originally attempting to strike a deal for a full takeover, the latter’s willingness to purchase a 25 per cent stake in the club is set to bear fruit. And following reports last month outlining the structure of an agreement between Ratcliffe and the Glazers, it now seems as though official confirmation of said deal is on the horizon.
Richard Arnold has stepped down from his role as Manchester United’s chief executive
Arnold, 52, has been with United since 2007, acting as the club’s managing director from 2013. He replaced Ed Woodward as chief executive in February 2022.
His departure from Old Trafford was confirmed on Wednesday afternoon and comes amid strong speculation that Sir Jim Ratcliffe is to buy a 25% stake in the club in a proposed £1.3 billion investment
Board member Patrick Stewart has been appointed interim chief executive.
“It has been an incredible privilege to serve this great football club for the past 16 years,” said Arnold.
“Through highs and lows, the constant has been the dedication of our employees and fans. I would like to thank all of them for their loyalty and commitment, and wish everyone associated with the club the very best for the future.”
United’s executive co-chairman Joel Glazer thanked Arnold for his “outstanding service”, adding: “We are fortunate to be able to call on the deep knowledge and experience of Patrick Stewart to provide interim stability and continuity as we embark on a search for a new permanent CEO.”
Napoli have sacked head coach Rudi Garcia and replaced him with former boss Walter Mazzarri until the end of the season
The reigning Serie A champions are fourth in the league after winning six of 12 games to start the new campaign and trail leaders Inter Milan by 10 points.
Garcia was hired in June to take over from Luciano Spalletti, who said he needed a break from football after guiding Napoli to a first domestic crown since the 1989-90 season.
Mazzarri was previously in charge at Napoli from 2009 to 2013 and won the first trophy for the club in 20 years, beating Juventus in the final of the 2012 Copa Italia.
He then managed Napoli to a second-placed finish in the league in the 2012-13 season, finishing nine points behind Juventus.
Liverpool wants Leeds teenager Archie Gray worth £40M
Archie Gray could be the subject of a huge bid by Liverpool, as they track the 17-year-old Leeds player.
Liverpool are preparing a summer bid for Leeds midfield player Archie Gray in a move that could cost them over £40 million.
The 17-year-old has emerged as one of the stars of the Championship this season, playing in all but one of Leeds’ games since making his professional debut on the opening day of the campaign.
Gray has been compared to Liverpool’s Trent Alexander-Arnold due to his athleticism and ability to play in midfield and at right-back.”
