Ratcliffe is 'loving not being in the headlines for screwing up Man United' - Ex-CEO
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(Credit: Imago) Mon 4 May 2026 7:30, UK Manchester United co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe has been fortunate that interim boss Michael Carrick has secured Champions League qualification.That is according to ex-Everton, Aston Villa, and Aberdeen chief executive Keith Wyness, speaking exclusively to Football Insider, who believes that Ratcliffe has made “many mistakes” during his time at Old Trafford.United will play in the Champions League for the first time since 2023-24, a prospect which seemed unlikely earlier in the season under Ruben Amorim, following Sunday’s notable 3-2 win over Liverpool.Carrick’s appointment as interim boss in January changed the club’s fortunes on the pitch, and the 44-year-old is now a leading contender to earn the job on a full-time basis.A top five Premier League finish for Man United, and qualification for the Champions League, is set to help the club financially increase revenue, with Ratcliffe facing growing debt behind the scenes. 💰 Man United Finance Update 💰 Inside the transfer budget, player wages, Ineos investment, and the latest Old Trafford redevelopment news. VISIT THE FINANCE HUB MORE FOOTBALL INSIDER STORIES Sir Jim Ratcliffe ‘no longer in the headlines’ at Man UnitedEverton’s former chief Keith Wyness – who served as CEO at Goodison Park between 2004 and 2009 and now runs a football consultancy advising elite clubs – believes that Carrick has saved Ratcliffe from further scrutiny at Man United.Speaking on the new edition of Football Insider‘s Inside Track podcast, Wyness states that he will call out Ratcliffe if he is surrounded with further controversy at Old Trafford.Annual Turnover£666.5mMatchday Revenue£160.3mCommercial Revenue£333.3mGross Debt£637mMan United’s 2024-25 financial results under Sir Jim Ratcliffe.He told Football Insider‘s Inside Track podcast: “It’s absolutely crucial for Man United that they get Champions League and Carrick has delivered.
“I can imagine Ratcliffe is loving the peace and quiet he’s getting right now as he’s no longer in the headlines for screwing up the whole club. “It just beggars belief that he could have got that so wrong.
So there are many mistakes that Ratcliffe’s made, and they’ve got lucky.”Man United target upgrade on attacking optionsMan United and Ratcliffe will look to back the club in the summer transfer window to strengthen the squad for European football next season.Sources have told Football Insider that Man United’s pursuit of AC Milan forward Rafael Leao could cost the club between £50million and £60m.The 26-year-old has scored nine goals in 26 Serie A appearances this season, and could bolster Man United’s attacking ranks amid growing concerns over Bryan Mbeumo.Mbeumo has not scored since February, whilst fellow winger Amad Diallo has only found the net twice in the Premier League this season. Don’t Miss a Beat: Your Man United Insider Access Get the full story from Old Trafford and Carrington with our dedicated expert hubs: Updated 24/7 with expert analysis from the heart of Old Trafford.