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  • Nicolò Zaniolo and Sandro Tonali have been questioned by authorities. This happened after the Aston Villa and Newcastle players were accused about possible involvement in illegal betting. Both have left Italy’s training camp after speaking to the police.

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    Italian Federation statement on the accusations of possible illegal betting involvement for Tonali and Zaniolo. “The Federation announces that, in the late afternoon of today, the Public Prosecutor's Office of Turin has notified investigative acts to footballers Sandro Tonali and Nicolò Zaniolo, currently meeting with the national team at the Federal Technical Center of Coverciano. Regardless of the nature of the acts, considering that in this situation the two players are not in the necessary condition to face the commitments scheduled in the coming days, the Federation has decided, also to protect them, to allow them to return to their respective clubs.”

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EXCL: Paul Mitchell under consideration for a Manchester United role

Sir Jim Ratcliffe is looking into bringing the former Monaco man to Old Trafford

https://thedailybriefing.io/p/exclusive-paul-mitchell-under-consideration

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Paul Mitchell is a leading name under consideration for a sporting director role at Manchester United should Sir Jim Ratcliffe prove successful in his bid.

Ratcliffe's offer for 25% of the club will be put to a board vote next week. He is now likely to succeed after his main rival, Sheikh Jassim, withdrew from the process.

Ratcliffe's INEOS want an initial stake worth around £1.4bn and an eventual path to control. And as part of the deal, the British billionaire wants sporting control straight away. How this is given, and how legally binding it is, remains unclear. But it's believed Ratcliffe, if successful, will undertake a 100-day review and be extremely hands-on at Manchester United.

Since February, INEOS have been considering various football experts to lead on the sporting side, from both within INEOS and outside. INEOS Sports CEO Jean Claude Blanc, who joined from PSG in February, is expected to be one key figure. Dave Brailsford is also likely to have significant input.

Outside of INEOS, Paul Mitchell is a name under strong consideration. Mitchell recently left Monaco and is very keen on a role. He was also considered by INEOS for Nice previously. And although INEOS haven't been able to make guarantees or advance anything during the process, they have felt for some time that Mitchell would be a good fit for the group regardless of what happens at Manchester United.

Mitchell has recently moved into a new house in the north-west of England and has wanted to move to the Premier League for almost a year. He was also very open to a role at Chelsea, but the club chose his ex-Monaco colleague Laurence Stewart for a co-sporting director role alongside Paul Winstanley.

Ratcliffe, much like Sheikh Jassim, is also open to involving ex-Manchester United players. Many of Manchester United's former stars have been reluctant to come out publicly and back a particular bid, waiting instead to see who wins before seeking direct involvement. David Beckham made it clear to all parties that he would only discuss some form of ambassadorial role after the process concludes.

 

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It is unclear how quickly Ratcliffe can influence the club if he is successful, but those close to his group insist the long-term plan is for a staggered route to a majority stake and control, and that investment in the club, stadium and community are an essential part of his vision. 

In the meantime, Ratcliffe expects to be heavily involved on the football side and a visible presence at the club should his deal be approved. There are also plans to engage directly with supporter groups, but sources stress Ratcliffe is first focused on the process and is taking nothing for granted yet.

When entering the race for Chelsea last May, Ratcliffe bypassed Raine Group and made a public statement declaring his intent to buy the club when Clearlake-Boehly were already in an exclusive period which irked many directly involved.

This time, 70-year-old Ratcliffe has been sure to follow and respect the process and has impressed those running it. It means he's kept largely out of the spotlight and avoided making any further statements after officially declaring he had made an offer.

There are still plenty of questions he'll have to answer, including what INEOS plan to do with Nice, who are currently second in the table. Even as a minority investor to begin with at Manchester United, Ratcliffe would have to consider restructuring things with the Ligue 1 club, especially if he has some form of binding sporting control. UEFA sources have revealed they would seek clarity. 

Those close to Ratcliffe had originally indicated they wanted control by 2026 but it remains to be seen how quickly he can get to a majority stake and whether he'll have an obligation to buy or simply an option. 

Ratcliffe is hoping for clarity and a resolution to the process in time to impact the January window, which is a realistic time frame should he receive board approval next week. 

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🚨 Sir Jim Ratcliffe has already identified key figure to join Manchester United rebuild

Is this the man to transform Man Utd's fortunes?

 
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Sir Jim Ratcliffe has reportedly identified Paul Mitchell as a potential candidate for the sporting director role at Manchester United.

According to Daily Briefing columnist Ben Jacobs, posting on X, Mitchell has been admired by Ratcliffe in the past, and is on the lookout for a new job after leaving Monaco recently.

Mitchell has been highly regarded in football recruitment for some time now, having done smart work in the transfer market with the likes of Tottenham and RB Leipzig in the past, whereas Man Utd have so often spent vast amounts of money on big names who’ve failed to deliver.

 
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Discussing the situation on X today, Jacobs posted: “As previously revealed, Ratcliffe plans to undertake a review of the club but has already shortlisted various football names to take a day-to-day role at MUFC, which is normal even ahead of anything being signed off.”

He added: “Paul Mitchell is very keen on a sporting director role and is one name under consideration having recently left Monaco. INEOS have previously looked at him for Nice. Mitchell has recently moved into a new house in the north west of England.”

This follows the news that broke yesterday of Sheikh Jassim pulling out of the running to purchase United from the Glazers.

 

 

 

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Which Premier League team is under-performing most? Opta say 11th is about right for Man United, Chelsea would be flying if they could score, Newcastle should be second... and Spurs are lucky

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