Manchester United takeover latest as Sheikh Jassim 'handed chance' to invest in Premier League rivals
manchestereveningnews.co.ukManchester United supporters continue to await confirmation of Sir Jim Ratcliffe's investment in the club. Ratcliffe became the last man standing in the takeover race last month, following the withdrawal of Sheikh Jassim bin Hamad al-Thani from the process.
The Ineos owner looks set to buy a 25 per cent stake in the club. That means the Glazers will retain overall power but Ratcliffe is said to be taking charge of footballing operations. ALSO READ: United want what Newcastle Utd already have ALSO READ: Beckham, McIlroy, Hamilton - celebrities who would love to be involved in United takeover Jassim investment Sheikh Jassim could be set to buy a 10 per cent stake in West Ham United, according to The Times.
The stake has been put up for sale by Vanessa Gold, daughter of the late joint-chairman David Gold. The family currently own 25 per cent of the Hammers but part of that looks set to be offloaded.
The opportunity to invest has attracted plenty of interest and club insiders believe Sheikh Jassim could be among potential suitors.
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