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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
James Robson

Bidders to buy soccer club Manchester United face deadline

It's the final day for serious bidders to step forward in the race to buy Manchester United.

After months of speculation and soaring share prices, initial offers need to be presented on Friday to merchant bank Raine Group, which is handling the sale of one of the most famous soccer teams in the world.

By the end of the day, the American-owning Glazer family will have an idea of how much they can expect to make on the club they bought for about $1.4 billion in 2005.

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