British billionaire Sir Jim Ratcliffe has confirmed his interest in buying Manchester United after the Glazer family announced their willingness to listen to offers for the club. Ratcliffe, one of Britain’s wealthiest men and a boyhood Manchester United fan, has formally put himself in the process of the takeover bid. The Glazer family has been in control of Manchester United for 17 years and has come under increasing pressure from supporters, with protest marches and demonstrations against the owners.
The news of Ratcliffe’s interest in Manchester United has been met with approval from many supporters, with many hoping that a new owner could bring a change of fortunes to the club. It remains to be seen whether Ratcliffe will succeed in his takeover bid, but the club’s supporters will doubtfully welcome the news of his interest.
Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s entry into the race to take over Manchester United will boost the club’s supporters, who have long been unhappy with the Glazer family’s ownership of the club. The billionaire businessman hopes to invest heavily in the team and bring success back to Old Trafford. Only time will tell who will come out on top in this race to take over Manchester United.