Rory McIlroy open to Manchester United takeover investment
manchestereveningnews.co.ukRory McIlroy would consider the possibility of investing in Manchester United. Sir Jim Ratcliffe looks set to buy an initial 25 per cent stake in the club and could be joined by the four-time major-winning golfer.
Ratcliffe appears to have won the takeover race after Sheikh Jassim Bin Hamad Al Thani withdrew his offer to buy the club a week ago.
The British billionaire is expected to take control over all sporting decisions at United should his bid of an estimated £1.35 billion gain approval from the current board.
McIlroy recently invested in the Alpine Formula One team and ahead of the sprint race at the US Grand Prix on Saturday, the 34-year-old admitted it would be nice to do the same with his beloved United. PLAYER RATINGS: Dalot and Onana good vs Sheffield United READ NEXT: Erik ten Hag explains Rasmus Hojlund substitution He told Sky Sports: "Sports team ownership used to be limited to private equity and people who had a ton of money.
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