Sir Jim Ratcliffe has admitted he was concerned about negotiating with the Glazers in a new book about his company's success.
Ratcliffe is trying to complete a takeover of Manchester United from the Glazers, who put the club up for sale seven months ago. Qatari banker Sheikh Jassim bin Hamad Al Thani is the favourite to become United's new owner due to an issue with Ratcliffe's bid.
In a new book entitled 'Grit, Rigour & Humour: The INEOS Story', Ratcliffe has revealed what it was like meeting the six Glazer siblings - Avram, Joel, Kevin, Darcie and Edwards - to discuss the takeover. Ratcliffe has described the Glazers as "charming".