Formal bids for Manchester United are expected to arrive in the coming days as a takeover of the club reaches a pivotal stage, according to reports.
The Glazer family hinted at an openness to sell United after a controversial 18 years at the helm, releasing a statement in November that revealed they were to 'explore strategic alternatives' regarding the future of the club.
News of a potential full sale has attracted interest from across the globe, most locally from Failsworth-born United fan and INEOS owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe - one of the richest individuals in the UK - as well as consortiums from across the US, Asia and the Middle East.
