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INEOS chief faces tough decisions over which players and coaches will remain in charge Gary Neville and Roy Keane have debated whether Manchester United should keep Erik ten Hag as manager when Sir Jim Ratcliffe finally completes his £1.25bn minority share buyout. The two former Man United stars were joined by Jamie Carragher and Ian Wright as they assessed which players the club should keep, who is their last chance and who should be eliminated. INEOS chief Ratcliffe will soon complete control of football operations at Old Trafford by purchasing a 25 per cent stake in United for £1.25bn. This has led to speculation about changes the British billionaire might make once he finally takes over the minority shares. A win over Chelsea in midweek saw Ten Hag’s side move to within three points of Manchester City in fourth, but United have struggled for much of the season. Former Premier League stars Gary Neville, Roy Keane, Jamie Carragher and Ian Wright have given their views on which players should stay at Old Trafford after a minority takeover Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s £1.25bn investment in Manchester United has yet to be officially confirmed Quartet disagree over whether Erik ten Hag should continue as United boss Your browser does not support iframes. Problems off the field compounded individual mistakes that led to disappointing losses for the team and, among other things, left their Champions League hopes uncertain. As a result, former United defender Neville led United’s current squad in a ‘hide, last straw or ditch’ game with his former Premier League star friends in the latest episode of the Stick to Football podcast. Although four were united in their views on 16 players, this unity was most prevalent among players they would be happy to see back; among them were Jadon Sancho, Anthony Martial, Antony, Christian Eriksen, Raphael Varane, Victor Lindelof and Jonny. Evans. Summer loan signing Sofyan Amrabat was another player that Neville and Co unanimously decided to ‘pass on’ despite being only a few months into his career at the club. At the other end of the spectrum were Alejandro Garnacho, Rasmus Hojlund, Bruno Fernandes, Lisandro Martinez, Kobbie Mainoo and Mason Mount. Marcus Rashford eventually took a compliant ‘hold’ but not before some hesitation from Keane, who believed the 26-year-old needed to start showing consistency. Raphael Varane and Victor Lindelof are two players Neville and Co want Ratcliffe to give up on his arrival at Old Trafford Group united in decision to ‘put aside’ Anthony Martial and Sofyan Amrabat ‘This is the whole package. His personality and mood change; a talented player. ‘Off the field he’s experiencing the declines we always talk about in his self-confidence; It seems constantly with him. Just show up every week and do the work.’ The group was most divided over the manager. Both Red Devil legends decided to ‘keep’ the Dutchman and decided that he was the best person for this mammoth job. But while Carragher chose final straw, Wright chose to “put it aside”; Wednesday’s 2-1 win against Chelsea gave the Dutchman a brief reprieve from almost constant pressure he has faced this season. Roy Keane was unsure about Marcus Rashford staying at United after dismal start to season But there are tests ahead before end of the year, with tough games against Liverpool and Aston Villa, as well as visit of Bayern Munich, which will decide their fate in Europe. Mail Sport understands officials had hoped to announce Ratcliffe’s arrival ahead of Tuesday’s with Thomas Tuchel’s team, but sources in the US have revealed ‘legal structural’ issues have pushed the date back. There are no thought to be any obstacles or concerns, but delay could be hugely disappointing to fans who see arrival of United-backing local businessman as beginning of end for Glazer family, who will retain majority stake. If issues are not resolved, upcoming Christmas holiday could push announcement into new year, but those involved hope that is not case. Last or Ditch Neville Carragher Keane Wright Ten Hag Onana Lindelof Maguire TRENCH Martinez Varane Dalot DEATH Shaw Evans HENEK Wan-Bissaka KEEP Amrabat HAND Eriksen HENEK Casemiro McTo minay GARBAGE GARBAGE Mainoo IT IT Fernandes ON Antony Garnacho EP