Manchester United have moved to improve relations with UEFA amid concerns that multi-club ownership rules could prevent them and Nice from competing in Europe next season. That follows the impending £1.2billion investment in United by Sir Jim Ratcliffe, who also owns the French club.
UEFA general secretary Theodore Theodoridis was a guest at Old Trafford for United’s 3-0 win over West Ham last Sunday, and Ineos representatives have also held talks with UEFA in Switzerland, where both groups are based.
Under current rules, United and Nice would be unable to compete in Europe next season unless one qualified for the Champions League and the other for the Europa Conference League.