Michael Knighton says Man Utd takeover bid from Glazers is 'moving forward as planned'

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Manchester United from the Glazers is "moving forward as planned".The 70-year-old businessman was previously on the club's board of directors having come close to completing a takeover of United back in 1989.

He claimed last month that the Glazers will no longer be the owners of United this time next year as he steps up his plans to purchase the club from the controversial Americans.In a tweet posted on Saturday, he explained: “Thank you ALL for the wonderful messages of support.

There is much going on behind the scenes. Things are moving forward as planned.READ MORE: Erik ten Hag eyeing more signings in January despite Man Utd ‘overspending’ this summer"I apologise I can't be on this platform more, just bogged down in meetings.

God bless & every good wish to all of you. Your support is greatly appreciated.”Knighton is yet to make a concrete offer to buy United but has given his backing to fellow potential buyer Sir James Ratcliffe, who has a net worth of around £14billion according to Forbes.Ratcliffe expressed an interest in buying the club last month and the INEOS founder is already the owner of OGC Nice and Swiss side FC Lausanne.Who should be the new owners of Manchester United?