Manchester United takeover latest as Sir Jim Ratcliffe receives UEFA boost
manchestereveningnews.co.ukManchester United's takeover was rumoured to be concluding at the beginning of this week. However, as July continues to move on, it has become clearer the situation remains in the balance.
The Glazers announced in November the club was on the market. Since then, Sir Jim Ratcliffe and Sheikh Jassim bin Hamad Al Thani emerged as the frontrunners to buy the club.
The Qatari banker is reportedly in pole position but Britain's richest man declared he was still in the running at a recent book launch. Want to join our MUFC Pro club for a totally ad-free version of the MEN’s Man United app packed with premium features? Click here ALSO READ: Five ways Sheikh Jassim could transform United Should Ratcliffe win the race for United he has been handed some good news by UEFA on Friday.
MEN Sport takes a look in the latest takeover headlines. UEFA have allowed six clubs under joint ownership to compete in Europe next season, in what could be a boost to Sir Jim Ratcliffe's Manchester United bid.
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