Potential Manchester United owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe is demanding he be given full control of transfers the moment his bid is accepted, it has been reported.
The Ineos billionaire is one of two parties, alongside Qatari Sheikh Jassim bin Hamad Al Thani, who are thought to lead the bidding process as the Glazer family ponder selling United after 18 years of highly controversial ownership.
According to The Telegraph, Ratcliffe's bid for the club includes a demand he be handed the recruitment reins the moment his bid to buy the club is given the green light.