Paul Scholes has warned that Sir Jim Ratcliffe has a lot to do at Manchester United - identifying the stadium, the training ground and the playing squad as areas of the club in need of improvement.
Manchester United takeover latest as new Sir Jim Ratcliffe plan 'being considered'
05.10.2023 - 21:41 / manchestereveningnews.co.uk
Manchester United’s share price bounced back slightly amid this week’s news that Sir Jim Ratcliffe could pivot into acquiring a small stake in the club.
Investors have seemingly deemed that as a better option than the Glazers staying with a 69 per cent majority, although the scenario would still see the owners in situ with the most influence. It’s now been more than 10 months since the club was put up for sale.
The Manchester Evening News understands that Sheikh Jassim bin Hamad Al-Thani’s bid remains at the takeover table despite Avram and Joel’s reluctance to sell. The Qatari banker is yet to receive a response since submitting his latest bid of £5billion.
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MEN Sports understands that Ratcliffe’s minority bid would be worth around £1.5bn. Unlike Sheikh Al-Thani, who wishes to buy 100 per cent of the club, Ratcliffe was only interested in acquiring a majority buy-out. Here are the latest reports regarding his bid.
The INEOS billionaire has said it would be “excruciating” to walk away from purchase talks regarding United empty-handed. His company already owns OGC Nice and Swiss side FC Lausanne-Sport.
The British businessman, who previously bid for Chelsea last year, is mulling over whether to attach clauses that would see him eventually become majority owner of United should he submit a small-share proposal.
That’s according to The Telegraph, which says that is just one of multiple options being considered by Ratcliffe. It adds that Ratcliffe has assured the Glazers he can overcome the financial hurdles to land a successful takeover.
The report says the Glazers are willing to
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