Gary Neville and Roy Keane play ‘keep, last straw or ditch’ for Man United squad along with Jamie Carragher and Ian Wright ahead of Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s minority takeover – so which stars did they give the chop?

Former Premier League stars Gary Neville, Roy Keane, Jamie Carragher and Ian Wright are divided over whether Sir Jim Ratcliffe should get rid of Erik ten Hag when he completes a minority takeover of the club.

The INEOS boss will soon complete a £1.25 billion purchase of 25 per cent of United, giving him control of football operations at Old Trafford.

Victory over Chelsea in midweek lifted Ten Hag’s side to within three points of fourth-place Manchester City, but United have endured another turbulent start to the campaign.

Off-field problems were compounded by individual errors that saw the team suffer disappointing defeats that, among other things, put their Champions League hopes on the line.

As a result, former United defender Neville led the “hold on, last straw or drop it” game of United’s current line-up with his former Premier League stars in the final sequence of the match. Podcast “Stick to Football”. And the results were revealing.

Ex-Premier League stars Gary Neville, Roy Keane, Jamie Carragher and Ian Wright have given their views on which players should remain at Old Trafford following a minority takeover.

Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s £1.25 billion investment in Manchester United has yet to be officially ratified.

The quartet are divided over whether Erik ten Hag should remain as United manager.

The quartet were unanimous in their views on the 16 players, although most often the alliance was about players whose departure they would be happy to see. Among them were Jadon Sancho, Anthony Martial, Anthony, Christian Eriksen, Raphael Varane, Victor Lindelof and Jonny Evans.

Over the summer, Sofyan Amrabat became another player who Neville and company unanimously decided to “dump” despite his career at the club having only started a few months ago.

At the other end of the spectrum were Alejandro Garnacho, Rasmus Hoylund, Bruno Fernandes, Lisandro Martinez, Kobby Mainu and Mason Mount.

While Marcus Rashford was eventually given a harmonious ‘hold’, it was not without some hesitation from Keane, who believes the 26-year-old needs to start showing some consistency.

Raphael Varane (left) and Victor Lindelof (right) are two players Neville and co would like Ratcliffe to disown when he arrives at Old Trafford.

The group was united in their decision to “turn down” Anthony Martial and Sofyan Amrabat.

“I wouldn’t be sure about Marcus,” the former United captain said. “It’s a whole package. His character, changeable mood – he is a talented player.

“He has his lows where we always talk about his confidence, off the field; It seems like this happens to him all the time. Just show up every week and do your thing.”

The group was divided on the issue of a manager. Both Red Devils legends decided to keep the Dutchman, deciding that he remained the best candidate for this gigantic job.

However, Carragher chose the “last straw” and Wright decided to “dump” him. Wednesday’s 2-1 win over Chelsea gave Ten Hag some respite from the near-constant pressure he has faced this campaign.

Roy Keane has questioned whether United should “keep” Marcus Rashford amid his dismal start to the campaign.

But before the end of the year they will face challenges: tough matches against Liverpool and Aston Villa, as well as a visit from Bayern Munich, which will decide their fate in Europe.

Postal sport understands officials had hoped to announce Ratcliffe’s arrival ahead of Tuesday’s clash with Thomas Tuchel’s side, but US sources said “legal structural” issues had pushed back the date.

It is not expected that there will be any obstacles or concerns, but the delay may well upset supporters who see the arrival of a local businessman supporting United as the beginning of the end for the Glazer family, which will retain a majority stake.

If issues remain unresolved, the upcoming Christmas holiday could push the announcement into the new year, although those involved in the project hope that is not the case.