Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s hopes of buying Manchester United have been boosted by UEFA’s decision to allow six clubs under joint ownership to compete in European football this coming season.
The Manchester-born businessman already owns Ligue 1 outfit Nice, who are often competing in one of UEFA’s three continental competitions.
On Friday, UEFA confirmed that clubs who share the same ownership structure can compete in their competitions, including Aston Villa and Portuguese club Vitoria; Brighton and Royal Union Saint-Gilloise of Belgium, along with Italian giants Milan and Ligue 1 outfit Toulouse.