Sir Jim Ratcliffe takeover could be bad news for some Manchester United players

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It might not be the takeover that every Manchester United supporter wanted, but there is hope that Sir Jim Ratcliffe's involvement with the club can be a step in the right direction.

A large section of the fanbase won't be happy until there is zero Glazer involvement at Old Trafford anymore, and while they will retain control for now, this could be the necessary first step towards finally removing them for good.

Ratcliffe has a foot in the door; now he needs to open it wide enough to get inside and make himself at home before firmly slamming it shut on the current incumbents. TEAM NEWS: United injury news and return dates OPINION: Ratcliffe can give United what they have never had under the Glazers The dethroning of the Glazer family will likely be the acid test of Ratcliffe's takeover plans, but before then, he will also look to win supporters over by raising the standards and switching the focus back to football matters rather than business ones.

While the interests of those at the very top haven't been in what happens on the pitch, United have been limited in what they can achieve.