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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Sport
Sports Staff

Ex-director Michael Knighton to launch ‘hostile bid’ to buy Manchester United from Glazers

PA Wire

Former Manchester United director Michael Knighton claims to be planning a “hostile takeover” of the club in a bid to finally end the Glazer family’s controversial reign.

Knighton came close to buying United in 1989 for £10m before a deal fell through, but spent several years on the Old Trafford board.

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