Sir Jim Ratcliffe has been spotted arriving at Manchester United as the prospective buyer takes the next step in takeover talks.
The billionaire INEOS chief is among a number of potential buyers, with current owners the Glazer family having confirmed in November that they were ready to listen to bids. Qatari banker Sheikh Jassim bin Hamad Al Thani has also expressed interest, while other groups have been keen to finance takeover bids for the Premier League club.
Ratcliffe's arrival comes amid news that prospective bidders have been given a fresh 10-day deadline to submit improved bids for the club. Ratcliffe is keen to buy the Glazers' shares, amounting to 69 per cent of the club, while Sheikh Jassim has spoken of his desire to complete a 100 per cent takeover.
