Former Juventus and PSG general manager Jean-Claude Blanc is being linked with Manchester United.

Blanc is under consideration as English billionaire Sir Jim Ratcliffe buys into the club. Ratcliffe's team will take charge of football operations, which may include the arrival of Blanc, says the Athletic.

Current chief exec Richard Arnold is expected to move on once Ratcliffe's offer for 25 per cent of shareholding is accepted by the board.

Arnold, 52, has held the position since he succeeded Ed Woodward in February 2022.

Blanc would arrive as his direct replacement.