Man United’s wait for Sir Jim Ratcliffe continues, but a ‘endgame’ is in sight ahead of Thursday’s board meeting. Sir Jim Ratcliffe is poised to buy a quarter of Manchester United for £1.3 billion, giving his business, INEOS, control of the club’s football activities. “It’s a complicated deal, but we’re approaching the endgame,” Sky Sports…
During conversations with Manchester United executives earlier this year, Sir Jim Ratcliffe mentioned the £60 million signing of Casemiro as a mistake. In March, the prospective new minority owner met with United executives and questioned a recruitment approach that he says has harmed the club’s chances of success in recent seasons. Following the failure of…
Sir Jim Ratcliffe has taken a minority investment in Manchester United, ensuring that Erik ten Hag will remain as manager. After the Glazers accepted his £1.3 billion deal, the British tycoon is ready to purchase a 25% interest in the club. While the Americans will retain control of the football operations, Ratcliffe will take over…
Manchester United’s board of directors is anticipated to accept Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s offer to buy 25% of the club. However, according to Financial Fair Play rules, the partial sale will have no effect on January spending. Indeed, the Red Devils may consider releasing players in order to increase their market flexibility. Mason Greenwood, who is…
Five names have been floated in the battle to become Manchester United’s sporting director after Sir Jim Ratcliffe takes over at Old Trafford. Ratcliffe, the founder and CEO of petrochemical group INEOS, is set to finalise a £1.4 billion agreement this week that will see his company acquire 25% of the club in the first…
Sir Jim Ratcliffe will pay £1.3 billion for a 25% stake in the club; Sheikh Jassim is said to have increased his offer for Manchester United in June, but it was not acceptable to the Glazers despite being significantly higher than the club’s $3.3 billion valuation on the New York Stock Exchange. Sir Jim Ratcliffe…
Sir Jim Ratcliffe set to buy initial stake in Manchester United after outplaying Sheikh Jassim Following Sheikh Jassim’s disappointment, Sir Jim Ratcliffe and Ineos are likely to purchase an initial 25% interest in Manchester United, with the decision set to be formalised at a club board meeting this week. According to concerned parties, the wealthy…
Ratcliffe’s offer for quarter of Man United will be ratified at a meeting this week The bid is thought to be the first stage towards a progressive takeover of the club. Listen to the latest ‘It’s All Kicking Off!’ podcast from Mail Sport. Following the withdrawal of Qatari Sheikh Jassim bin Hamad al-Thani from the…
Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s main fear of losing the Manchester United takeover is public humiliation, as we’ve already heard. Sir Jim Ratcliffe and Sheikh Jassim Bin Al-Thani are thought to be the two top bidders for Manchester United, although new rumours imply that the Glazers may abandon their efforts to sell the club. Ratcliffe’s most recent…