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Sir Jim Ratcliffe confirms he is in running to buy Manchester United The Guardian says One of Britain’s richest people, Sir Jim Ratcliffe, has confirmed that his company is in the running to buy Manchester United from the Glazer family. The 70-year-old billionaire, who was born in Failsworth in Greater Manchester, had been coy about his ambitions to take over his boyhood club when the Glazers first indicated they would be willing to sell in November. However Ratcliffe’s company Ineos said on Tuesday that it had registered its interest with the merchant bank running the sale for the Glazer family,…

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Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s approach to Chelsea takeover speaks volumes about Man Utd intentions Daily Mirror says Sir Jim Ratcliffe is determined to complete a takeover of Manchester United appears to be taking a completely different approach to his unsuccessful attempt to buy Chelsea. The INEOS chairman became the first party to publicly announce his intention to table a bid to the Glazer family following their announcement that they could entertain a sale of the Red Devils. The club’s owners confirmed in November that they were “commencing a process to explore strategic alternatives for the club”. It remains to be seen…

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Jim Ratcliffe enters race to buy Manchester United FT says British chemicals billionaire Sir Jim Ratcliffe has formally entered the process to buy Manchester United, as the Glazer family looks to sell one of the biggest brands in global sport. Ratcliffe has lodged his interest with Raine Group, the merchant bank advising the English Premier League club, a spokesman for Ratcliffe confirmed on Tuesday. The Glazers have owned Manchester United since their £790mn leveraged buyout of the club in 2005. The family has had a fraught relationship with the fanbase ever since. The club’s New York-listed shares were trading up…

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Lewis Hamilton has hinted at Man Utd role as Sir Jim Ratcliffe confirms takeover bid Daily Mirror says Lewis Hamilton previously suggested he would jump at the chance of being involved in a Manchester United takeover bid – as Sir Jim Ratcliffe finally confirmed his plans. The British billionaire has been flirting with the prospect of buying his childhood club for several months as many United fans pine for a new owner. The Glazer family finally put the club up for sale in November after intense pressure from supporters who have been demanding changes. Formula 1 star Hamilton has a…

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Injured Nadal out in the second round of Australian Open Tennis legend Rafael Nadal is out of the Australian Open after being defeated in the second round by American Mackenzie McDonald. Nadal’s Australian Open title defence struggled due to the Spanish star being injured. Nadal, 36, was trailing by a set and a break when he appeared to be struggling with a hip problem. He took a medical timeout towards the end of the second set and continued with the match, but ultimately slipped to a 6-4 6-3 7-5 defeat. It’s his earliest Australian Open exit since 2016. Nadal had…

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