Erik ten Hag tells Manchester United players how to react to Ineos and Ratcliffe arrival
manchestereveningnews.co.ukErik ten Hag has told his Manchester United squad to show they match the ambition of Ineos as the club's new minority owners continue to make their mark at Old Trafford.
Having poached Omar Berrada from Manchester City as chief executive, INEOS are now lining up a move for Newcastle United sporting director Dan Ashworth as part of an overhaul of the football structure at the club, which could also see changes made within recruitment.
There has been a feelgood factor around United since Sir Jim Ratcliffe's investment into United was confirmed on Christmas Eve, with the club losing just one of the eight games since then, while they have won their last four in all competitions. ALSO READ: United issue injury update on four players ALSO READ: Ten Hag opens up on Ashworth interest That run of form has moved Ten Hag's side into the FA Cup fifth round and back into contention for a top-four finish, while the mood around the club has also shited, with Ratcliffe meeting staff and Sir Dave Brailsford, the Ineos head of sport, a regular visitor to Old Trafford and Carrington.
Ten Hag is embracing the ambition being shown by Ineos and wants the squad to show they can match that on the pitch as they seek to secure another season of Champions League football. "You see and feel that ambition and it brings a mood and a spirit in this club, a mood and a spirit that belongs to this club.
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