Chelsea and Arsenal will soon have to contend with a revitalised Manchester United as a takeover at Old Trafford nears.
The Glazer family put the Red Devils up for sale last year and Friday's 'soft' deadline for interest means a deal is getting closer. It is being reported that a deal could be done by Easter ahead of the 10pm deadline on Friday.
Interest from Qatar appears to be leading the way while United fan and petrochemicals giant Sir Jim Ratcliffe, worth an estimated £12.7bn, is also keen, the British businessman so far the only player to have declared an interest publically. There is also the prospect of Saudi Arabian interest while businessman Elon Musk, who has a fortune of £167bn, is reportedly 'monitoring' the situation.
