Sir Jim Ratcliffe has revealed the advice he gave Barcelona after trying to buy the club as the Manchester United takeover saga rumbles on.
Supporters are still no closer to discovering who will buy United. Ratcliffe's bid and an offer from Qatar remain on the table for the Glazer family, who could decide to remain in power at Old Trafford after all.
Ratcliffe has been trying to buy a major powerhouse in Europe for some time. He owns OGC Nice in France but bid for Chelsea last year when Roman Abramovich was forced to sell.