Manchester United news: Michael Knighton revels prospect that Glazer family may sell minority stake
2 years, 4 months ago

Manchester United news: Michael Knighton revels prospect that Glazer family may sell minority stake

Daily Mail  

Michael Knighton has revealed his delight at the prospect of part of Manchester United being sold by The Glazers. However, with the club open to selling shares, it has also alerted the likes of Britain's richest man Sir Jim Ratcliffe who is estimated to be worth £12bn. Michael Knighton has thrown his support behind a potential Sir Jim Ratcliffe bid for Man Utd SIR JIM RADCLIFFE - YES, YES, YES, YES, THIS IS WONDERFUL NEWS - I SAID FROM DAY ONE THE GLAZERS WILL BE GONE THIS TIME & THE GREAT JR IS THE MAN TO IT & IT'S HAPPENED!! Thank you to EVERY fan that believed this message, yr support has been magnificent.BRAVO!⚽️🙏👏👏👏👏👍👍⚽️ — Michael Knighton August 17, 2022 Knighton, who famously juggled a ball on the Old Trafford pitch amid his failed attempts to buy Manchester United in 1989, admitted he doesn't have the funds to buy the club now Although it is not clear who the members of the Apollo firm are the consortium is not likely to include bidders who recently missed out on buying Chelsea - including Ratcliffe. United are in talks with private US equity firm Apollo over selling a minority stake The bid is not expected to include Sir Jim Ratcliffe, but Britain's richest man has claimed he would be interested in buying the club he has supported all his life United have started the season in terrible fashion and lost 4-0 at Brentford on Saturday 'If something like this was possible, we would be interested in talking with a view to long-term ownership,' the spokesman added.

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Sir Jim Ratcliffe pumps another £79m into Man United
5 days, 6 hours ago

Sir Jim Ratcliffe pumps another £79m into Man United

Daily Mail  

Sir Jim Ratcliffe has injected a further £79million into Manchester United, increased his stake in the club and changed ownership of his involvement to his Ineos company. Sir Jim Ratcliffe has injected a further £79m into Man United to increase his stake in the club But the huge cash injection is not set to be used to bolster Ruben Amorim's …

SIMON JORDAN: Why Sir Jim Ratcliffe and his Man United cabal desperately need Ruben Amorim appointment to succeed
1 month ago

SIMON JORDAN: Why Sir Jim Ratcliffe and his Man United cabal desperately need Ruben Amorim appointment to succeed

Daily Mail  

Any residual patience felt towards Sir Jim Ratcliffe for early mistakes, such as not only keeping Erik ten Hag but effectively making him a first appointment by extending his contract, will be over if Ruben Amorim doesn't work out. Sir Jim Ratcliffe will be looking for a positive impact from new head coach Ruben Amorim But should that not be …

Sir Jim Ratcliffe has watched Man United burn, ridding himself of little people while Erik ten Hag cost them hundreds of millions. There is not a lot further to fall, writes OLIVER HOLT
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Sir Jim Ratcliffe has watched Man United burn, ridding himself of little people while Erik ten Hag cost them hundreds of millions. There is not a lot further to fall, writes OLIVER HOLT

Daily Mail  

It had been clear for some time to everyone apart from Erik ten Hag that he was only in a job at Manchester United because Sir Jim Ratcliffe and his grim coterie of scowling and impotent henchmen did not know what else to do. They have simply retreated further into its weeds and exacerbated the situation after Erik ten Hag …

Why Manchester United were right to bid farewell to Alex Ferguson
2 months ago

Why Manchester United were right to bid farewell to Alex Ferguson

The Independent  

When Ole Gunnar Solskjaer was in charge of Manchester United, he would not leave his car in the spot reserved for “the manager” at the club’s Carrington training ground. Without the backing of the legendary chief – who, in 1999, guided United to the historic treble of the Premiership, Champions League and FA Cup; who discovered the Class of ‘92 …

Sir Jim Ratcliffe is right to turn off Sir Alex Ferguson's tap. His horse row opened door for the Glazers - and Manchester United have been paying for it ever since, writes IAN LADYMAN
2 months ago

Sir Jim Ratcliffe is right to turn off Sir Alex Ferguson's tap. His horse row opened door for the Glazers - and Manchester United have been paying for it ever since, writes IAN LADYMAN

Daily Mail  

LISTEN NOW: It's All Kicking Off!, available wherever you get your podcasts. New episodes every Monday and Thursday Manchester United supporters tend to cling to Sir Alex Ferguson like tired swimmers cling to rocks. Manchester United supporters tend to cling to Sir Alex Ferguson like tired swimmers cling to rocks Sir Jim Ratcliffe has shown his ruthlessness and ended his …

Graham Potter wows Man United fans with Monday Night Football appearance amid huge pressure on under-fire manager Erik ten Hag as he addresses whether Sir Jim Ratcliffe approached him last summer
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Graham Potter wows Man United fans with Monday Night Football appearance amid huge pressure on under-fire manager Erik ten Hag as he addresses whether Sir Jim Ratcliffe approached him last summer

Daily Mail  

He has been out of work since being sacked by Chelsea back in April last year Fans are convinced that Graham Potter has been using his Monday Night Football appearance as an audition to take over at Manchester United as he wowed viewers. Graham Potter wowed Manchester United fans with his showing on Monday Night Football Potter was praised for …

Sir Jim Ratcliffe continues Manchester United clearout as more senior figures depart
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Sir Jim Ratcliffe continues Manchester United clearout as more senior figures depart

The Independent  

Sign up to Miguel Delaney’s Reading the Game newsletter sent straight to your inbox for free Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s clearout of the senior off-field …

He is no ostrich like the Glazer family... Ratcliffe gladdens the hearts of United fans
9 months, 3 weeks ago

He is no ostrich like the Glazer family... Ratcliffe gladdens the hearts of United fans

Hindustan Times  

INEOS chairman Sir Jim Ratcliffe, who recently acquired a minority stake in Premier League club Manchester United, has given an extensive interview to BBC Sport. Their American owners, the Glazer family, at the helm since 2005, have been at the receiving end with fans accusing them of lacking passion and accountability to run a club of the stature of Manchester …

RIATH AL-SAMARRAI: Why Manchester United must NOT bring Mason Greenwood back - and the six letter word that will follow him everywhere
10 months ago

RIATH AL-SAMARRAI: Why Manchester United must NOT bring Mason Greenwood back - and the six letter word that will follow him everywhere

Daily Mail  

The finer arts of lip reading are a little lost on me, so I was grabbed by a comment on MailOnline a couple of weeks ago. It came from Jeremy Freeman and he has credibility in that field — he said he was 97 per cent confident Jude Bellingham called Mason Greenwood a ‘rapist’ during Real Madrid’s win at Getafe …

Sir Jim Ratcliffe to sanction significant Man United transfer spend this summer as financial restrictions ease with THREE positions targeted… and they could sell a number of high-profile stars
10 months ago

Sir Jim Ratcliffe to sanction significant Man United transfer spend this summer as financial restrictions ease with THREE positions targeted… and they could sell a number of high-profile stars

Daily Mail  

Sir Jim Ratcliffe is ready to sanction a significant transfer spend at Manchester United this summer with the club’s financial restrictions easing and a number of player sales planned. Sir Jim Ratcliffe is ready to sanction significant transfer spending at Man United this summer Man United's finances will be eased with Anthony Martial and Raphael Varane's deals ending Jadon Sancho …

Sir Jim Ratcliffe outlines plans for success and glamour at Manchester United
10 months ago

Sir Jim Ratcliffe outlines plans for success and glamour at Manchester United

The Independent  

Sign up to Miguel Delaney’s Reading the Game newsletter sent straight to your inbox for free Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. There has always been a bit of glamour attached to Manchester United …

Sir Jim Ratcliffe makes Sheikh Jassim jibe after winning race to buy Man Utd
10 months ago

Sir Jim Ratcliffe makes Sheikh Jassim jibe after winning race to buy Man Utd

The Independent  

Sign up to Miguel Delaney’s Reading the Game newsletter sent straight to your inbox for free Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Sir Jim Ratcliffe has taken a swipe at …

Sir Jim Ratcliffe outlines his plan to revive Manchester United
10 months ago

Sir Jim Ratcliffe outlines his plan to revive Manchester United

The Telegraph  

Sir Jim Ratcliffe has outlined his vision to knock Manchester City and Liverpool “off their perch” by restoring Manchester United to the top of world football within three years. The three-year plan to get United back to the summit Asked about the timeframe to make United truly competitive, Ratcliffe said: “It’s not a light switch. But it’s certainly a three-year …

Ratcliffe secures minority stake in Man United and vows to lift English club to top of world soccer
10 months ago

Ratcliffe secures minority stake in Man United and vows to lift English club to top of world soccer

Associated Press  

MANCHESTER, England — British billionaire Jim Ratcliffe expressed his desire to lift Manchester United “to the top of English, European and world football” after completing his purchase of a minority stake in the iconic club on Tuesday. United said Ratcliffe intends to invest a further $100 million by Dec. 31 “to enable future investment in infrastructure at Old Trafford.” The …

Premier League approves Ratcliffe’s Man Utd investment
10 months, 1 week ago

Premier League approves Ratcliffe’s Man Utd investment

The Hindu  

British billionaire Jim Ratcliffe’s purchase of a 25 per cent stake in Manchester United has been approved by the Premier League. It was announced on Christmas Eve that INEOS chairman Ratcliffe had agreed to buy a 25 per cent stake in United from unpopular owners - the Glazer family in a deal worth around £1.02 billion. Ratcliffe has met leaders …

Sir Jim Ratcliffe gains Premier League approval over Manchester United sale
10 months, 1 week ago

Sir Jim Ratcliffe gains Premier League approval over Manchester United sale

The Telegraph  

Sir Jim Ratcliffe has received Premier League directors and owners’ test approval for his 25 per cent purchase of Manchester United. On Tuesday, the Premier League separately confirmed its board had approved both Ratcliffe’s acquisition and pledged “further investment”. The Premier League now awaits confirmation of the transaction’s completion.” Filings confirm there is no doubt as far as United’s shareholding …

Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s influence at Man Utd to significantly widen after Glazers’ approval
11 months ago

Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s influence at Man Utd to significantly widen after Glazers’ approval

The Telegraph  

Sir Jim Ratcliffe and his Ineos team’s powerbase at Manchester United is set to significantly widen. United’s American owners had originally agreed to hand Ratcliffe complete control of football operations as part of his £1.03 billion deal for a 28.9 per cent stake in the club, which is due to gain regulatory approval next month. The appointment of Manchester City’s …

Ratcliffe will value trophies ahead of cash at Man United
11 months, 1 week ago

Ratcliffe will value trophies ahead of cash at Man United

The Hindu  

Jim Ratcliffe has told Manchester United supporters he will prioritise silverware ahead of financial gain during his reign at Old Trafford. Ratcliffe met members of United’s Fans’ Advisory Board and leaders of the Manchester United Supporters’ Trust, before holding a video meeting with the larger Fans’ Forum. Amid decades of criticism aimed at the Glazers, United fans were relieved to …

'No Question About That': Boyhood Manchester United Fan Jim Ratcliffe Terms Invest in Club Most Exciting
11 months, 1 week ago

'No Question About That': Boyhood Manchester United Fan Jim Ratcliffe Terms Invest in Club Most Exciting

News 18  

British billionaire Jim Ratcliffe, who attended his first Manchester United game on Sunday since striking a deal to take a minority stake in the club, called his investment the most “exciting” endeavour of his life. “I have done a few exciting things but this caps it all, there’s no question about that,” Ratcliffe said during a brief meet and greet …

Sir Jim Ratcliffe sees Manchester United’s flaws in the flesh during thrilling Spurs draw
11 months, 1 week ago

Sir Jim Ratcliffe sees Manchester United’s flaws in the flesh during thrilling Spurs draw

The Independent  

Sign up to Miguel Delaney’s Reading the Game newsletter sent straight to your inbox for free Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Sir Alex Ferguson’s teams contained Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s favourite players of his …

Manchester United deal ‘most exciting thing’ Ratcliffe has ever done
11 months, 1 week ago

Manchester United deal ‘most exciting thing’ Ratcliffe has ever done

The Hindu  

British billionaire Jim Ratcliffe said buying a stake in Manchester United is the most exciting thing he has ever done. The founder of the petrochemicals giant INEOS grew up as a United fan and was at Old Trafford on Sunday to watch the Red Devils for the first time since he agreed to buy 25 percent of the club for …

Sir Jim Ratcliffe and Sir Dave Brailsford meet Erik ten Hag and Man United stars at Carrington as INEOS get down to business... calling current crisis a 'performance challenge' as they prepare big cha
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Sir Jim Ratcliffe and Sir Dave Brailsford meet Erik ten Hag and Man United stars at Carrington as INEOS get down to business... calling current crisis a 'performance challenge' as they prepare big cha

Daily Mail  

Sir Jim Ratcliffe met Erik ten Hag and Manchester United players on a visit to the club's Carrington training ground this week as the billionaire and his team get down to work. They were pictured meeting manager Ten Hag as well as men's team striker Rasmus Hojlund and women's team players Millie Turner, Katie Zelem and Aoife Mannion. Sir Jim …

Glazers to Jim Ratcliffe: A timeline of Manchester United sale from Malcolm Glazers to Ineos owner
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Glazers to Jim Ratcliffe: A timeline of Manchester United sale from Malcolm Glazers to Ineos owner

The Hindu  

Manchester United earned a hard-fought 3-2 win against Aston Villa in its first match after a small change in its ownership. Here is a timeline of the Glazers family taking over the club to finally welcoming new co-owners: March 2, 2003 - Glazers buy their first stake in the club Malcolm Glazer, an American businessman and the owner of the …

Man United takeover: New co-owner Ratcliffe asks supporters to be patient with results
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Man United takeover: New co-owner Ratcliffe asks supporters to be patient with results

The Hindu  

Jim Ratcliffe has asked Manchester United’s supporters for “time and patience” to bring the glory days back to Old Trafford after the British billionaire struck a deal to take a minority stake in the Premier League club. United has not won the league since 2013 and although there is hope Ratcliffe can turn things around when he is given the …

Sir Jim Ratcliffe finally completes Manchester United minority takeover
11 months, 4 weeks ago

Sir Jim Ratcliffe finally completes Manchester United minority takeover

The Independent  

Sign up to Miguel Delaney’s Reading the Game newsletter sent straight to your inbox for free Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Sir Jim Ratcliffe has completed his purchase of …

Billionaire Jim Ratcliffe acquires minority stake in Manchester United
1 year ago

Billionaire Jim Ratcliffe acquires minority stake in Manchester United

Live Mint  

British billionaire Jim Ratcliffe has acquired a minority stake in the football club Manchester United. In a statement, Manchester United said that Jim Ratcliffe provided an additional $300 million intended to enable future investment into Old Trafford, a football stadium in Greater Manchester. ‘Committed drive the Club forward’ Jim Ratcliffe said that the INEOS Sport group is helping drive further …

Sir Jim Ratcliffe COMPLETES buy-out of Manchester United stake as his £1.3BILLION deal with the Glazer family for 25 per cent ownership is confirmed - with British billionaire to control football oper
1 year ago

Sir Jim Ratcliffe COMPLETES buy-out of Manchester United stake as his £1.3BILLION deal with the Glazer family for 25 per cent ownership is confirmed - with British billionaire to control football oper

Daily Mail  

He has pledged investment in infrastructure at Old Trafford and Carrington Sir Jim Ratcliffe £1.3billion deal for 25 per cent of Manchester United – which will see him take control of football operations - has been announced by the club. Sir Jim Ratcliffe can raise a smile after buying a 25 per cent stake in Manchester United He has finally …

Sir Jim Ratcliffe handed football reins at Man Utd after £1.03bn deal
1 year ago

Sir Jim Ratcliffe handed football reins at Man Utd after £1.03bn deal

The Telegraph  

By James Ducker and Tom Morgan Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s Ineos group will assume total control of football operations at Manchester United after the English giants finally announced the British businessman’s purchase of a 25 per cent stake in the club worth just over £1 billion. On another dramatic day at United, who had slumped to their 13th defeat of a …

How Sir Jim Ratcliffe's Man United restructure could take shape: A new CEO, a football committee featuring Sir Dave Brailsford... and five figures - including Paolo Maldini and Dougie Freedman - in li
1 year, 1 month ago

How Sir Jim Ratcliffe's Man United restructure could take shape: A new CEO, a football committee featuring Sir Dave Brailsford... and five figures - including Paolo Maldini and Dougie Freedman - in li

Daily Mail  

Approaching a year to the day since the Glazer family announced their intention to make Manchester United available to buy, Sir Jim Ratcliffe is still waiting to seal a £1.3billion move for 25 per cent. Ratcliffe has a vision to turn United's fortunes around after falling behind rivals in recent years Anti-Glazer protests are heard regularly but they're set to …

Can Ratcliffe be the Ratcatcher that rids Manchester United of infestation?
1 year, 1 month ago

Can Ratcliffe be the Ratcatcher that rids Manchester United of infestation?

Hindustan Times  

By all accounts, British billionaire Sir Jim Ratcliffe is at last going to be a shareholder in 13-time Premier League champions Manchester United. Sir Jim Ratcliffe has been a lifelong United fan and this gives Red Devils fans a lot of hope Ever since the retirement of Alex Ferguson in 2013, the Manchester club has only won lesser trophies: the …

How Sir Jim Ratcliffe can reshape Man Utd by addressing pivotal issue
1 year, 1 month ago

How Sir Jim Ratcliffe can reshape Man Utd by addressing pivotal issue

The Independent  

Sign up to Miguel Delaney’s Reading the Game newsletter sent straight to your inbox for free Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Not on the face of it, given that Ratcliffe has valued United …

Sheikh Jassim makes Manchester United takeover decision as Sir Jim Ratcliffe considers new bid
1 year, 2 months ago

Sheikh Jassim makes Manchester United takeover decision as Sir Jim Ratcliffe considers new bid

The Independent  

Sign up to Miguel Delaney’s Reading the Game newsletter sent straight to your inbox for free Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy The Qatari businessman Sheikh Jassim still wants to …

Jim Ratcliffe Still Keen to Buy Manchester United as Sale Process Drags On
1 year, 5 months ago

Jim Ratcliffe Still Keen to Buy Manchester United as Sale Process Drags On

News 18  

British billionaire Jim Ratcliffe has said he remains focused on completing a takeover of Manchester United as the battle to buy the Red Devils drags on. We keep very focused on it.” Sheikh Jassim’s bid team has promised to erase United’s £970 million debt and take control of 100 percent of the club. In contrast, Ratcliffe has reportedly sought to …

Sir Jim Ratcliffe's bid to takeover Man United would see the Glazers keep a stake in the club
1 year, 7 months ago

Sir Jim Ratcliffe's bid to takeover Man United would see the Glazers keep a stake in the club

Daily Mail  

Sir Jim Ratcliffe is offering a deal for Manchester United that would enable Joel and Avram Glazer to remain stakeholders in the club, Mail Sport understands. In what would be a highly controversial act likely to infuriate large sections of United's support, one of the options on the table for the American owners would see Ratcliffe take a controlling stake …

Man United sale: Jim Ratcliffe says he’s submitted 2nd bid
1 year, 9 months ago

Man United sale: Jim Ratcliffe says he’s submitted 2nd bid

Associated Press  

MANCHESTER, England — The proposed sale of Manchester United gathered pace Thursday when British billionaire Jim Ratcliffe said he had submitted a second bid for the iconic soccer team. American merchant bank Raine had given bidders more time to fine-tune proposals by extending Wednesday night’s deadline for the latest round of offers for the Premier League club. “Sir Jim Ratcliffe …

Britain billionaire Jim Ratcliffe jets in for Manchester United buyout talks
1 year, 9 months ago

Britain billionaire Jim Ratcliffe jets in for Manchester United buyout talks

The Hindu  

Jim Ratcliffe toured Manchester United on Friday as part of his bid to buy the English soccer club. Ratcliffe was greeted by United chief executive Richard Arnold on Friday morning and briefly met with manager Erik ten Hag at the club’s Carrington training base. “I just met them and shook hands,” Ten Hag said at a news conference ahead of …

Jim Ratcliffe jets in for Manchester United buyout talks
1 year, 9 months ago

Jim Ratcliffe jets in for Manchester United buyout talks

Associated Press  

MANCHESTER, England — Jim Ratcliffe toured Manchester United on Friday as part of his bid to buy the English soccer club. Ratcliffe was greeted by United chief executive Richard Arnold on Friday morning and briefly met with manager Erik ten Hag at the club’s Carrington training base. “I just met them and shook hands,” Ten Hag said at a news …

It's already one-nil to Sir Jim Ratcliffe for just turning up in Manchester United takeover bid
1 year, 9 months ago

It's already one-nil to Sir Jim Ratcliffe for just turning up in Manchester United takeover bid

The Telegraph  

For Sir Jim Ratcliffe maybe it is a case of marginal gains given he arrived at the home of Manchester United with former cycling chief Sir Dave Brailsford, now director of sport at Ineos, in tow. What are we to read into a smiling Ratcliffe being photographed and filmed outside Old Trafford in the next step of his bid to …

Sir Jim Ratcliffe arrives at Old Trafford as Manchester United takeover battle gathers pace
1 year, 9 months ago

Sir Jim Ratcliffe arrives at Old Trafford as Manchester United takeover battle gathers pace

The Telegraph  

Sir Jim Ratcliffe stepped up his Manchester United takeover bid with an enthusiastic appearance at Old Trafford as he attempts to win over the Glazers. The British billionaire spoke to manager Erik ten Hag and was pictured being welcomed by chief executive Richard Arnold after flying in for talks. Telegraph Sport understands the last of eight days of meetings with …

Man United bidders get a closer look ahead of potential sale
1 year, 9 months ago

Man United bidders get a closer look ahead of potential sale

Associated Press  

MANCHESTER, England — Bidders are getting a closer look at Manchester United as the potential sale of one of the biggest soccer clubs in the world gathers pace. The Glazers, who also own the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, announced in November that they were open to selling United as they explored “strategic alternatives.” “It is a phenomenal asset with a tremendously …

Manchester United Get New Bid as US Hedge Fund Makes it to Next Round for Takeover
1 year, 9 months ago

Manchester United Get New Bid as US Hedge Fund Makes it to Next Round for Takeover

News 18  

US hedge fund Elliott Investment Management has made it through to the second stage of the bidding process in the potential sale of Manchester United. The BBC and Sky Sports said the US firm’s proposal was to offer financing to interested parties, including current owners the Glazers if they decide to remain at the club, rather than seeking to buy …

Does Manchester United's success mean the Glazers will stay?
1 year, 9 months ago

Does Manchester United's success mean the Glazers will stay?

The Telegraph  

Nineteen minutes of Sunday’s Carabao Cup final against Newcastle United at Wembley had elapsed when the first cries of “We want Glazers out” rolled off the terraces but, for the solitary member of the family sat in the posh seats with Sir Alex Ferguson, they may not even have registered. Observing Avram Glazer, the Manchester United co-chairman, on a rare …

Manchester United takeover bids intensify: These bidders have confirmed interest
1 year, 10 months ago

Manchester United takeover bids intensify: These bidders have confirmed interest

Live Mint  

With February 17 being the "soft" deadline for investors to submit offers to Manchester United, the Glazer family's process of selling the club has reached its first significant public milestone. Meanwhile, Manchester United takeover possibilities are heating up as the Glazer family is looking for 7 billion pounds. Jim Ratcliffe A lifelong Manchester United fan, Sir Jim Ratcliffe, has officially …

Will the Glazers sell Manchester United and who could buy the club? What we know
1 year, 11 months ago

Will the Glazers sell Manchester United and who could buy the club? What we know

The Independent  

Sign up to Miguel Delaney’s Reading the Game newsletter sent straight to your inbox for free Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. The US-based investment banking firm has already overseen the sale of one …

Manchester United: Jim Ratcliffe's Ineos declares interest in buying the club
1 year, 11 months ago

Manchester United: Jim Ratcliffe's Ineos declares interest in buying the club

Firstpost  

Manchester United’s owners, the Glazer family, said they were willing to listen to offers for the Premier League club in November. United’s owners, the Glazer family, said they were willing to listen to offers for the Premier League club in November and Ratcliffe is keen to strike a deal. Ratcliffe may face competition from Saudi Arabian investors after the country’s …

Why Manchester United fans are ecstatic Glazers may sell the club
2 years, 1 month ago

Why Manchester United fans are ecstatic Glazers may sell the club

Al Jazeera  

American family’s ownership of the club has been marred by fan protests, huge debts and poor performance on the pitch. “It is an understatement to say that fans will be happy – the contempt for the Glazers runs deep,” Ahmed Bilal, the editor of the football blog Man Utd News, told Al Jazeera. “There is a lot of anger amongst …

Lifelong Man United fan Sir Jim Ratcliffe could buy club from the Glazers after failed Chelsea bid
2 years, 1 month ago

Lifelong Man United fan Sir Jim Ratcliffe could buy club from the Glazers after failed Chelsea bid

Daily Mail  

Billionaire Sir Jim Ratcliffe has emerged as a contender to buy Manchester United after the Glazer family announced they are ready to sell the club. The 69-year-old, a billionaire who founded chemical giant Ineos, is understood to be in the frame to buy Manchester United following a sensational statement from the Glazer family last night Ratcliffe pictured with his second …

Sir Jim Ratcliffe tried to buy Manchester United, but the Glazers said the club is NOT for sale
2 years, 2 months ago

Sir Jim Ratcliffe tried to buy Manchester United, but the Glazers said the club is NOT for sale

Daily Mail  

Sir Jim Ratcliffe has revealed that while he has told the Glazers family of his intention to buy Manchester United, he has been informed that the club is not for sale. He had previously targeted both Manchester United and Chelsea as possible acquisition targets, and the topic was a point of discussion during Tuesday evening's discussion with the Financial Times. …

Who is Sir Jim Ratcliffe? What Man United fans can expect if billionaire takes over
2 years, 4 months ago

Who is Sir Jim Ratcliffe? What Man United fans can expect if billionaire takes over

Daily Mail  

Sir Jim Ratcliffe may have already hinted at what Man United fans could expect if he takes over the club, having outlined how he would run a football club when he attempted to buy Chelsea earlier this year. Ratcliffe, who has an estimated net worth of £12bn, wants to purchase the club outright, having recently failed with a bid to …

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