Sir Jim Ratcliffe's takeover of Manchester United could see Erik ten Hag lose his influence over transfers, with former Tottenham Hotspur head of recruitment Paul Mitchell tipped to become United's new sporting director.

Ten Hag's position as manager is expected to remain secure despite United's poor start to the season, but the Dutchman's preference for signing former Eredivisie players has been questioned.

Meanwhile, the Carabao Cup semi-finals could be reduced to a single game from next season as part of a new £900 million funding scheme that Premier League clubs are set to agree to.

The move is designed to help clubs at the bottom of League Two to ease fixture congestion, with lower league clubs set to receive 14.75% of the combined broadcast revenues of the Premier League and EFL from next year.

In other transfer news, Real Madrid are reportedly willing to take Kepa Arrizabalaga on a permanent loan from Chelsea, with the Spanish goalkeeper having impressed during his season-long spell at the Bernabeu.

Real Madrid are also interested in 17-year-old Shamrock Rovers starlet Najee Razie, who is also being monitored by Premier League sides Arsenal and Chelsea.

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