SIR JIM RATCHLIFFE EYES MINORITY STAKE IN MANCHESTER UNITED

Billionaire businessman Sir Jim Ratcliffe tables bid to acquire minority stake in Manchester United; teams request comes as welcome relief to troubled club.

Sir Jim Ratcliffe, billionaire businessman and head of the INEOS petrochemical empire, is in discussions with the Glazer family over buying a 25% stake in Manchester United. The talks come after Sheikh Jassim’s Qatari group withdrew their own bid.
Manchester United's manager, Erik ten Hag, has stated that he was not informed about the proposed stake purchase and his focus remains on the upcoming game against Sheffield United.
Manchester United's defense player, Victor Lindelof, showed resilience after being affected by a terrorist attack at the recent game between Sweden and Belgium in Brussels. He confirmed that despite the traumatic experience and media obligations as the Captain of Sweden's national team, he is ready for the upcoming Manchester United match.
Casemiro, a key player for Manchester United, has been ruled out of the upcoming Sheffield United game due to an ankle injury. However, players Sergio Reguilon and Raphael Varane are set to return.
The proposed stake purchase by Sir Jim Ratcliffe would also include an influence over football decisions at the club.