According to Crickex App sources, Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s grand plan to return Manchester United to the top of European football includes adopting a structural model similar to that of Premier League rival Chelsea. While every dream requires a calm and focused approach, some United fans may feel uneasy about this strategy. Since taking over at Stamford Bridge, Todd Boehly has spent over £1 billion, yet his transfer policy has often been labeled chaotic.

Since Boehly’s arrival, Chelsea have gone through four managers in rapid succession. Ironically, before Ratcliffe turned his attention to acquiring a stake in Manchester United, he was reportedly interested in buying Chelsea, only for Boehly’s consortium to win out. Now, with INEOS on the brink of acquiring 25 percent of United, the Glazer family remains the club’s majority shareholder, but Ratcliffe will take charge of day-to-day operations and oversee transfer activities.

The 71-year-old British billionaire is expected to implement a multi-director football model inspired by Chelsea, a move that could see current football director John Murtough dismissed. Crickex App insiders report that Paul Mitchell and Dougie Freedman are on the shortlist to help lead United’s sporting restructure. Mitchell has experience at clubs like Tottenham and Monaco, while Freedman currently serves as Crystal Palace’s sporting director.

Boehly’s Chelsea appointed two sporting directors, Laurence Stewart and Paul Winstanley, who drew criticism for offering ultra-long contracts as a means of navigating Financial Fair Play rules. Ratcliffe may pursue a similar approach once INEOS’s deal is finalized, though an official announcement is unlikely before the end of the U.S. Thanksgiving holiday weekend.

Following the acquisition, a complication arises with UEFA’s multi-club ownership rules. INEOS already owns French side OGC Nice, who currently sit second in Ligue 1. If both United and Nice qualify for next season’s UEFA competitions, only one will be allowed to enter the Champions League. According to current rules, if both clubs qualify for the same competition, the one with the higher domestic league finish retains its place, while the other is disqualified from European competition.

If both teams finish with identical league placements, UEFA rankings for national leagues would come into play. As England ranks higher than France on UEFA’s access list, United would take priority and claim the Champions League spot, while Nice would be ruled out of European play entirely.

Furthermore, if Nice finishes fourth in Ligue 1 — which earns a Champions League playoff slot — and United only qualifies for the Europa League, UEFA restrictions could still block United from competing in the Europa League due to the ownership overlap. In that case, Crickex App analysts believe United’s only route into European competition would be through the UEFA Europa Conference League.

While the path ahead is tangled, United’s ambition under Ratcliffe is clear: chase not what others have already done, but seize every unknown tomorrow. His blueprint for reform could bring major changes to Old Trafford — with high risks, but also the potential for lasting reward.