Ed Woodward could be £14 million richer when the sale of Manchester United finally goes through.
United's former chief executive and vice-chairman, much maligned for the club's decline and involvement in the proposed European Super League, resigned last year. However, he still retains shares in the club, and therefore has a vested interest in the ongoing saga.
The deadline for the third round of bidding expires at 10pm tonight (Friday), with two candidates set to lead the bidding. Lifelong fan Sir Jim Ratcliffe has this week ignited controversy by tabling a proposal that would see Joel and Avram Glazer remain major stakeholders, even if their siblings Kevin, Bryan, Edward and Darcie sell their portion.
