Michael Knighton: Last News

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.

Former Manchester United director Michael Knighton has suggested that his plan to submit a formal offer to buy the club is progressing 'as planned.'

Former Manchester United director Michael Knighton has reacted with joy to Sir Jim Ratcliffe's interest in buying the Old Trafford club.

The idea of Sir Jim Ratcliffe taking over Manchester United from the Glazers has unsurprisingly gone down very well with supporters.

Manchester United.There has been increasing frustration from the club's fanbase towards its owners in recent years, leading them to change their no sale stance. But according to Bloomberg, they don't want to let go of their control fully.It's claimed United could now be valued at £5billion, having been bought by the Glazers in 2005 for £790million.

These are your Manchester United evening headlines for Wednesday, August 10.

Cody Gakpo has admitted there is a chance he will remain at PSV this season amid heavy links to Manchester United.

A summer overhaul was needed at Old Trafford to help Manchester United get back to dining at the Premier League's top table — but so far it has been a source of frustration for fans and staff alike.

Manchester United were once close to being taken over by a flamboyant property man with a £150million plan before he was pushed away from a deal by the club's hierarchy.Michael Knighton, at the time 37, tried to buy the Red Devils in the late 1980s with the dream of turning the club into a huge enterprise.He announced the £10million takeover on August 18 1989, one day prior to appearing in front of the Old Trafford faithful before a match against Arsenal in a full United training kit.BBC Sport report it was from then, after he juggled the ball and fired into an empty net, that powerful figures at the club decided to prevent the takeover from taking place.Among those was a senior Old Trafford figure who called the pre-match entertainment

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