Sir Jim Ratcliffe keen on Manchester United stake with Inter Milan open to Andre Onana return - Paper Round
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Updated 15/10/2023 at 06:05 GMT
British businessman Sir Jim Ratcliffe is now the only remaining bidder for Manchester United, and Inter Milan are open to the possibility of bringing back goalkeeper Andre Onana. Norwich City youngster Jon Rowe is attracting attention from Premier League clubs, and Barcelona could attempt to sign Ian Maatsen from Chelsea when his contract expires next year.
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Ratcliffe remains keen on United stake
British businessman Sir Jim Ratcliffe could now complete a purchase of 25% of Manchester United as he became the last remaining bidder.
The Mirror reports: “Qatari banking tycoon Sheikh Jassim bin Hamad al-Thani has withdrawn his £5 billion bid to buy Manchester United - with Sir Jim Ratcliffe set to swoop in for 25% of the club.
“United refused to comment on reports that Sheikh Jassim has finally ended negotiations with the Glazer family after the latest round of talks failed to find an agreement to move forward.
“But he has informed Raine Group, the New York investment banking firm tasked with finding new investors, that he has terminated his interest.
“Ratcliffe is now the only bidder left at the negotiating table - although the deal being proposed by Britain’s richest man would see the despised American owners remain in control.”
Onana linked with Inter return
The Sun reports that Inter Milan chief executive Giuseppe Marotta is open to bringing back Manchester United goalkeeper Andre Onana.
“Andre Onana could make a stunning return to Inter Milan one day, according to their CEO Giuseppe Marotta,” claims the paper.
“The Cameroon star quit Inter to join Manchester United in a £47 million summer deal.
“Speaking at the Gazzetta dello Sport Festival, Marotta discussed the possibility of Onana ever returning to the Nerazzurri.
“He said: ‘Anything can happen in football, even if those who return do not always have positive results.’
"’It was an important experience for him and for us.’”
Norwich struggle to keep Rowe
The Daily Mail believes that Norwich could have a task on their hands to get Jon Rowe to sign fresh terms with the club as he attracts Premier League interest.
“Norwich face a fight to keep their emerging youngster Jon Rowe following the attacker’s goalscoring debut for England Under-21s on Thursday night,” the outlet states.
“Rowe has scored seven goals in 13 games for The Canaries so far this season and is fast building a reputation as one of the most exciting young talents outside the top-flight.
“And his performances are attracting attention from Premier League teams, with Aston Villa and Crystal Palace among the sides believed to be monitoring his progress ahead of the next two transfer windows.
“Rowe currently has just over 18 months left on his current deal at Carrow Road, although there is an option to extend that by a further year.
“However, Norwich’s hopes of tempting Rowe into signing fresh terms are set to be complicated by growing interest from top-flight teams.
“Norwich would look to recoup a minimum £20 million for Rowe if they decided to sell.”
Chelsea may lose Maatsen to Barcelona
The Express reports that Chelsea could lose their young defender Ian Maatsen to Barcelona.
The paper writes: “Barcelona are reportedly eyeing up Chelsea youngster Ian Maatsen to bolster their options on the left flank. Blues boss Mauricio Pochettino could have sold Maatsen for just under £32 million during the summer, but he may leave for free once his current contract expires in June.
“A series of successful loan spells finally convinced Chelsea bosses to give Maatsen his shot at Stamford Bridge this season. Stints at Charlton Athletic and Coventry City were both positive, but it was a successful promotion push with Burnley last campaign that put the Dutchman's name on the map.
“Chelsea went as far as accepting the proposal, which involved a season-long loan and a £31.5m obligation to buy, but Maatsen turned it down in favour of fighting for his future at Stamford Bridge.”
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