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Daily Mirror
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Kieran King

Man Utd fans told how Sir Jim Ratcliffe will differ from Glazers if he completes takeover

Manchester United fans should expect 'no divide" between the owners and the players should Sir Jim Ratcliffe complete his proposed takeover at Old Trafford.

That's according to Nice goalkeeper Kasper Schmeichel, who admitted the reason he joined the French club was because of INEOS and Ratcliffe. The 70-year-old has emerged as the favourite to take over at United after he outbid Sheikh Jassim in the race to become the new United owner.

Ratcliffe's fresh offer, which is to buy the 69 percent stake owned by the Glazer family, includes the option of Joel and Avram Glazer retaining a minority stake. His move was interpreted by many as potentially giving him an advantage over Jassim, who is his main rival.

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