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Conor Pope

Succession drama nears finale: Manchester United board split on sale amid improved offer

Sir Jim Ratcliffe Manchester United

British billionaire Sir Jim Ratcliffe remains the favoured candidate to complete a £5 billion takeover of Manchester United, despite an improved offer from Qatari businessman Qatari businessman Sheikh Jassim bin Hamad al Thani.

A meeting of Manchester United's board last week decided not to enter exclusive negotiations with either of the leading parties, leaving the possibility of either emerging triumphant open.

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