MU's new owner will spend a lot of money, pushing the future of the Red Devils' 2 'big stars' to the brink

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Sir Jim Ratcliffe's £1.3bn investment could finally be confirmed next week. Casemiro and Varane are at risk of leaving United.

Casemiro and Varane could leave MU when Sir Jim Ratcliffe officially takes over

Sir Jim Ratcliffe will make a major decision on the futures of Casemiro and Varane after he takes control of football operations at United. Ratcliffe's £1.3bn investment could finally be confirmed next week when the New York Stock Exchange reopens after the Thanksgiving break.

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Casemiro has not been able to maintain his form and Varane is no longer trusted at MU. Photo: Getty Images
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The Brazilian midfielder has struggled to replicate the stellar start he enjoyed in his first season at Old Trafford, with his form and fitness showing signs of decline at the start of the season. Photo: AFP

Billionaire Ineos and sporting director Sir Dave Brailsford will have a seat on the board after Ratcliffe bought a 25% stake in the club from the Glazer family. United have previously announced that chief executive Richard Arnold will leave before the end of the year and director of football John Murtough is also likely to leave as Ratcliffe focuses on improving recruitment.

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Meanwhile, Varane has lost respect under coach Erik ten Hag (left). Photo: PA

The Red Devils paid Real Madrid a total of £112m for Casemiro and Varane, despite the pair being 30 and 28 respectively when they moved to Old Trafford on long-term deals.

Both played key roles in Erik ten Hag's impressive first season at United but have struggled this term and head into the January transfer window with a big question mark over their futures.

Casemiro has physical problems, Varane is no longer trusted

Casemiro has struggled for form and fitness at the start of the season and is out until after Christmas with a hamstring injury. The Brazilian has been linked with a move to Saudi Arabia in January. Even if Casemiro stays, his future is likely to be discussed in the summer.

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Sir Jim Ratcliffe's £1.3bn investment in Manchester United could finally be confirmed next week when the New York Stock Exchange reopens after the Thanksgiving holiday. Photo: AFP

Varane, meanwhile, has fallen out of favour with Ten Hag. Varane was left out of the Manchester derby last month and the Frenchman has made just three substitute appearances since. The 30-year-old is said to have been unhappy with Jonny Evans being given priority over him and Victor Lindelof being selected to partner Harry Maguire against Luton two weeks before Evans picked up an injury.

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MU is currently considering recruiting Nice centre-back Jean-Clair Todibo (right). Photo: EPA

"Maguire took his chances when Varane was out. When the opportunity comes, you take it and the other guy has to fight back," Ten Hag told beIN Sports on Thursday.

Bayern Munich have expressed an interest in signing Varane in a £25m deal in January but are unsure whether the German club can afford his £340,000-a-week wages. The Red Devils have also discussed alternatives but a move for Nice's Jean-Clair Todibo could lead to a conflict of interest given Ratcliffe's ownership of the French club./.

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