Sir Jim Ratcliffe's right-hand man reportedly held talks with Manchester United over a transfer during a secret trip.
Dave Brailsford, the former performance director of British cycling and current sporting director at Ineos - the company which has made Ratcliffe Britain's richest man - is claimed to have used a business trip to sit down with Red Devils winger Amad in Manchester and discuss a move to Nice.
Ineos have owned the French side for three years and gained a reputation for nurturing young talents.
