The Latest Breaking News from Jim Ratcliffe

Oldham-born businessman closing in on share purchase to take charge of Man Utd team

Billionaire Ratcliffe bids to buy 25% stake in Man Utd, run football ops. Glazers remain in control, but Ratcliffe could improve team performance. He's worth $15.1B, owns Nice, cycling team, 1/3 of F1 team & sailing team. Fans have long-protested Glazers, but Ratcliffe could ease tension if success follows. Risk…

The petrochemicals billionaire is poised to claim a quarter of the club from the Glazer family, but Richard Jolly outlines why the minority ownership deal brings more questions than answers

A Manchester United board meeting on Thursday is not due to be followed by an announcement regarding Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s offer

Sir Jim Ratcliffe questioned Manchester United’s transfer policy during his visit to the club in March, and questioned the acquisition of Casemiro

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Financial fair play rules mean that if the club’s board agree Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s bid to buy 25% of the club it will not bolster the transfer budget

The Red Devils have been on the market for more than a year but now have just one bidder, after Qatari banker Sheikh Jassim ended his interest

As the multibillionaire Ineos founder awaits approval to buy a 25% share in the club, there is much still to be resolved

The sale of Manchester United has been a drawn out affair

Board is expected to vote on Ratcliffe’s offer on Thursday