INEOS chiefs are expected to speak publicly about Erik ten Hag's future as Man United boss once their Premier League ratification arrives.
Ratcliffe is waiting on Premier League ratification of his £1.3billion minority takeover for 25 per cent of the club, which is expected to be approved next month.
The British billionaire and his INEOS team will take control of football operations at Old Trafford as part of the deal and attention has already turned to ten Hag's future.
Now, according to The Athletic, INEOS representatives are expected to speak publicly - including on the topic of the manager's future - in early February.