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Manchester Evening News
Manchester Evening News
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Isaac Johnson

Sir Jim Ratcliffe has just shown the ruthless desire for success he would bring to Manchester United

It seems to have all gone somewhat quiet regarding any potential Manchester United takeover from a new bidder - but this could just be the calm before the storm.

Since the club was put up for sale in November, there has been no further concrete statement from United themselves, although Avram Glazer and Richard Arnold have provided sporadic, coy updates in the interim.

But it has been suggested the owners would like to sell in the first quarter of 2023 and the clock is ticking. Reports that a state-backed takeover could be on the cards have been tentatively been played down with the most of the fanbase seemingly against the idea.

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