The Manchester United co-owner’s comments were branded ‘disgraceful and deeply divisive’ by football anti-discrimination charity Kick It Out.

The 21-year-old Denmark international limped off late on in Sunday’s 3-2 win at Arsenal, having scored a sensational goal to put United 2-1 ahead.

Ratcliffe became co-owner at Old Trafford in February 2024 and has come under increasing fire from dissatisfied supporters.

Ruben Amorim’s sacking last week saw Darren Fletcher temporarily parachuted in before another ex-Red Devils midfielder took the reins.

The team are currently languishing in 14th place in the Premier League, having won only nine of 28 games this season.

United have confirmed they will pursuing the new £2billion ground as part of a wider regeneration project.

The Red Devils are 14th in the Premier League, only eight points above the relegation zone.

City are suing the league over its associated party transaction (APT) rules.

Co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe got a first hand glimpse of the issues at United’s current home.

It is understood the 52-year-old has stepped away from his duties at St James’ Park

Manager Ten Hag will have no direct input in the appointment.

The Ineos chairman is acquiring 25 per cent of the Class B shares held by the Glazer family

Ratcliffe attended United’s 2-2 draw with Tottenham at Old Trafford on Sunday.

Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s INEOS Group have a greed to buy a 25 per cent stake in the Old Trafford club.

The former United captain wished the Ineos Group chairman well in getting the club “back to being something respectable on and off the pitch”.

Patrick Stewart will take interim control as a permanent successor is sought.

The Glazer family announced in November they would be open to selling the club.