What's Sir Alex Ferguson's role in Manchester United overhaul?

The Red Devils icon will have a say in some of Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s major decisions for the club.

Sir Alex Ferguson is set to play a pivotal role in Manchester United’s upcoming overhaul as Ineos chief Sir Jim Ratcliffe seeks guidance in his quest for a new sporting director.

With Ratcliffe’s imminent £1.3 billion acquisition of a 25 percent minority stake at Old Trafford, significant changes are expected.

As Chief Executive Richard Arnold prepares to exit in December, Ratcliffe eyes a broader restructuring, including a new recruitment strategy and the appointment of a new sporting director.

According to The Telegraph, Ratcliffe values Ferguson’s input and will consult the legendary figure before finalizing key decisions.

Crystal Palace sporting director Dougie Freedman emerges as a potential beneficiary of Ferguson’s influence, given their longstanding alliance.

Other candidates in Ratcliffe’s consideration include Lee Congerton of Atalanta, Andrea Berta from Atletico Madrid, and the former AC Milan pair Paolo Maldini and Ricky Massara. Additionally, former Monaco transfer guru Paul Mitchell, with Premier League experience, remains a prominent contender.

In a broader organizational shift, former Paris Saint-Germain chief Jean-Claude Blanc is poised to replace Arnold as CEO, while board member Patrick Stewart is set for an interim role.

Ratcliffe’s commitment to enhancing Manchester United’s football operations, coupled with Ferguson’s advisory role, signals a new era eagerly anticipated by the fanbase.