Sir Jim Ratcliffe will reportedly seek advice from legendary Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson as he prepares to take control of football operations at Old Trafford.
The INEOS billionaire is closing in on a £1.3billion deal to take a 25 per cent stake in United from the Glazer family.
According to the Daily Telegraph, Ratcliffe will ask Ferguson, 81, for advice and guidance as he plots an extensive overhaul of the football side.
This could boost Dougie Freedman's chances becoming United's new sporting director amid stiff competition.