Finally, after almost 12 months of speculation, there appears to be an end in sight to the Manchester United takeover saga. After Qatari businessman Sheikh Jassim bin Hamad al Thani pulled out of the bidding race on Saturday evening, British billionaire Sir Jim Ratcliffe is now in pole position to invest in the club.
He wants to secure a minority stake, amounting to 25 per cent. For United's fans, however, it means the Glazers will retain full control of the club.
Ratcliffe, though, will be hoping to make his mark by pouring money into the club and giving the supporters a much-needed boost. READ MORE: Sir Jim Ratcliffe silence on key United issue is worrying for fans READ MORE: Sir Jim Ratcliffe profiled Over the course of the last 11 months, United's supporters, understandably, have demanded that only a full sale would suffice.
They are desperate for the Glazers' time in office, which has spanned more than 18 years, to come to an end as soon as possible.
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