The Glazers have voiced their concerns to senior figures at Manchester United over the club’s ability to attract new commercial partners in the aftermath of Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s inflammatory remarks about immigration.
The co-owner sparked fury when he alleged that immigrants had “colonised” the United Kingdom, prompting him to apologise to the American owners.
United’s image and standing have suffered significant damage as a result of the interview.
The club currently lacks a training kit sponsor, while their shirt sleeve partnership is set to conclude at the end of this season, leaving crucial revenue streams vulnerable at a critical moment.
According to the Mirror, the Florida-based owners view the club’s commercial appeal as a primary reason they have retained their stake in United, and they are acutely aware that major corporations seek partnerships with forward-thinking, progressive organisations.
The Football Association continues to scrutinise Ratcliffe’s remarks and may opt to conduct a comprehensive investigation into the matter.
The billionaire issued an apology following pressure from Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer, who demanded he retract his statements.
The Glazers have voiced their concerns to senior figures at Manchester United over the club’s ability to attract new commercial partners in the aftermath of Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s inflammatory remarks about immigration
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However, the reputational fallout has left the Americans deeply concerned about United’s prospects of landing profitable agreements in the coming months.
The sponsorship crisis places additional strain on interim manager Michael Carrick, who must deliver a top-four finish to secure Champions League football.
Missing out on Europe’s elite competition would further compound the club’s commercial difficulties at an already precarious time.
Sir Jim Ratcliffe has since apologised for his controversial comments on immigration
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GETTYCarrick has made an encouraging start since assuming temporary control, remaining undefeated across his opening five matches in charge.
His side travel to Everton on Monday evening to face Everton, a fixture that carries heightened significance given the broader turmoil engulfing the club.
The interim boss faces a challenging press conference on Friday afternoon where he will inevitably field questions about the Ratcliffe controversy.
United’s communications department has prepared Carrick for the media scrutiny he will encounter, providing guidance on how to navigate questions regarding the co-owner’s controversial statements.
The briefing is designed to prevent the interim manager from inadvertently exacerbating an already damaging situation for the club.
Michael Carrick has been briefed on what to expect in his press conference as Man Utd prepare to face Everton on Monday
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PAUnited lost 1-0 to Everton at Old Trafford earlier on the season.
However, victory away from home would boost their chances of making the season a success despite the chaos of the Ruben Amorim era, with the 40-year-old axed in January.
Amorim walked away with £10million in compensation prior to his exit.
He has been linked with the Benfica job this summer amid rumours that Jose Mourinho could be cut loose at the end of the campaign.
