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It’s what could have happened for Manchester United as sources have confirmed to TEAMtalk the extensive plans he has proposed A Qatari group that pushed to buy the club in the summer.

Man Utd A new era is beginning under the leadership of co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe and there have already been major changes at the club as they attempt to return it to the top of English football. Sir Jim won the race for the club but was under serious pressure from a Qatari group ready with their trillions.

The story would have been very different and sources suggest United missed out on some big names playing for the club because the bid from Qatar failed. It is known that they spoke to some of the biggest names in the world and wanted to make United the place where the best players go.

They were keen to bring Kylian Mbappe to Old Trafford as they believed he was the best player in the world and they could have convinced him to move to the EPL. Sources said he would have been the highest-paid Premier League footballer of all time.

It is not known whether the Qataris would have been able to beat Real Madrid by signing the French superstar, but the same sources said deals for the likes of Jarrad Branthwaite would not have been a problem and the club was on the field in a big deal would have been in a stronger position.

However, fans were divided on what they wanted, as a large portion of fans were not in favor of it being a state-owned company. Therefore, they wouldn’t care about Qatar’s promises if it meant keeping them out of the hands of a state owner.

There is also no doubt that Eric ten Hag would not become the United manager as the Qataris wanted a man with the stature, experience and caliber to be the face of the biggest club in the world.

Zinedine Zidane was also cited by sources as a name the group was strongly considering.

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United plan raid on Palace as Ratcliffe turns his attention to Old Trafford legend

In other Man Utd news, the Red Devils are planning to oust Christian Eriksen to make way for a stunning raid on Crystal Palace for Adam Wharton, TEAMtalk can reveal.

Ratcliffe and sporting director Dan Ashworth have made it clear they want to see the best British talent at United and midfielder Wharton has caught the attention of recruiters at Old Trafford with his brilliant performances for Crystal Palace.

Meanwhile, Manchester United boss Sir Jim Ratcliffe is ready to hand Ruud van Nistelrooy the job of replacing Erik ten Hag. The Red Devils’ assistant coach is considered the ideal candidate and knows how much time he will be given to prove himself.

With three defeats in just six Premier League games, United are currently 12th in the table and closer to the relegation zone than to the Champions League places.

As a result, speculation about Ten Hag’s future is increasing and there are serious claims that the ax will soon fall.

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