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Jacque Talbot

Manchester United to make shock first signing under Sir Jim Ratcliffe: report

Prospective Manchester United owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe pictured during the signing of an investment pact between chemicals group Ineos and the Antwerp harbor, Tuesday 15 January 2019 in Antwerp.

Manchester United will look to bring in English names under their stewardship of Sir Jim Ratcliffe and the club see Brentford striker Ivan Toney as an ideal fit.

The Ineos chief, whose 25 per cent stake in the Premier League giants is set to be announced in the coming weeks, wants to drastically overhaul the club’s infrastructure and recruitment, believing that the club should focus more on domestic targets for forthcoming windows.

One of the players that Man Utd have been closely monitoring is Brentford forward Toney, reports the Daily Mail. It's thought that the former Newcastle player will leave the Bees in the summer, with Chelsea and Arsenal also keen on acquiring his services.

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