More than the incoming this summer, Ineos’ ruthlessness has been laid bare by the decisions made in outgoings. Be it releasing the likes of Anthony Martial and Raphael Varane on free transfers, taking financial hits to get rid of Donny van de Beek or clinically replacing Aaron Wan-Bissaka with Noussair Mazraoui, the new direction is clear. No longer will the prospect of “protecting the value” be entertained by keeping players in the team whose wage packet doesn’t reflect their contribution to the team. Sir Jim Ratcliffe has reportedly identified the next man at the club he has to have an eye o…
