12th place just seven points, their worst start after six matches and primarily history. 0nly Southampton newly promoted have scored fewer goals, would you believe, that Manchester United the season. They desperately need two wins in the next few days. Of course, if that doesnt Happen with an international break Happening, that would give united the time to have a very close look. You saw those glum faces in the directors box yesterday. The director of football, Jason Wilcox as well. The trust at the top of the hierarchy now here at old trafford. When i spoke to Sirjim Ratcliff earlier this year when he first bought that steak and united, the new co owner, he said he was more inclined to change the environment here rather than the manager. While hes done that now. Theres been an overhaul of the executive team, so inevitably, the scrutiny will fall more on the manager. Taking you to america more on the manager. Taking you to america now. More on the manager. Taking you to america now. N
Bid, paving the way for british billionaire Sirjim Ratcliffe s offer, which could be approved this week. But its far from straightforward. Ben croucher has been looking at some of the unanswered questions. Lets take you back to november last year, when Manchester United said they where exploring Strategic Alternatives that included selling the club. It came after big protests against the owners in the ill fated European Super League saga. To mean better emerged from United Van Sirjim Ratcliff and owner of Petrol Chemicals giant, and the chairman of one of qatars biggest banks. United sent a soft deadline of the 17th Of February for initial beds. Then another deadline in march that was later extended. Both put together new proposals, ratcliff 469 the club for just 100 . After a summer of silence, he pulls out. As Manchester United are listed on the new york stock exchange, we can see that they are worth around 2. 6 billion pounds. Earlier this year, forbes valued that mirror 4. 8 billio
Southern england, through the Channel Islands as we reach the second half the day. The wind starts to pick up. And that rain continues to pick up. And that rain continues to move north ward as we head into thursday, turning milder, milder by day and by night, as we push towards the end of the week, with low pressure it stays windy heavy rainfall round, in the north and east, where we could see some Flooding Issues across parts of eastern scot. Stay attuned to the forecast. That is thanks stav. Its time to cross to the nations and regions for the news where you are. Goodbye. Hello and welcome to sportsday im gavin ramjaun. The Battle For Control Over Manchester United well have more on what a stake forjim ratcliffes ineos would mean for the club, and its future. Scotland celebrate qualification is sealed for next years euros without a ball being kicked. And what a weekend at the Rugby World Cup as england now face a date with champions south africa, following their dramatic win over hos