Ian Irving hosts The Athletic's podcast dedicated to Manchester United with regular contributor Andy Mitten and club correspondent Laurie Whitwell. There was breaking news on Wednesday night as Ineos owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe issued a statement outlining his desire to take a stake in the club. It's a story that will excite many fans with protests against the current ownership expected when Liverpool visit on Monday night, but is a it a serious prospect? We also take a look at the ridiculous number of players being linked with United, not least Andy's scoop for The Athletic confirming that Chelsea's American winger Christian Pulisic is a loan target. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices