‘I’m focused on the games’: Ten Hag yet to meet Ineos trio at Manchester United

• Manager says new 25% owners can inspire everyone at club
• ‘Ineos wants to work with me … I want to work with them’

Erik ten Hag has so far rejected the opportunity to talk with Sir Jim Ratcliffe and his Ineos advisors because he wants to focus solely on Manchester United’s hectic schedule on the pitch but the manager believes the new owners “can inspire” everyone at the club.

Despite Ratcliffe’s 25% purchase becoming official on Christmas Eve, Ten Hag is yet to speak with the 71-year-old, Sir Dave Brailsford – the Ineos director of sport – or Jean-Claud Blanc, the Ineos CEO, both of whom are expected to take seats on the football board.

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