Jim Ratcliffe

UK billionaire potential buyer of struggling football giant if Glazer family want to sell.

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British billionaire Jim Ratcliffe is interested in buying Manchester United, his spokesperson told The Times on Wednesday, after Elon Musk said his plan to ...

“This is not about the money that has been spent or not spent. “If something like this was possible, we would be interested in talking with a view to long-term ownership.” Bloomberg reported they would consider selling a minority stake, opening the door for Ratcliffe.

British billionaire Jim Ratcliffe is interested in buying Manchester United, a source familiar with the matter told Reuters after Elon Musk said his plan to ...

United's net debt had grown 11% to about 496 million pounds ($598 million) by the end of March. It is unclear if the interest would result in any deals. Bloomberg reported they would consider selling a minority stake, opening the door for Ratcliffe. The Times first reported Ratcliffe's interest on Wednesday. The Glazers have been the target of intense criticism for their failure to invest in the team who have not won a trophy in five years. Bengaluru - British billionaire Jim Ratcliffe is interested in buying Manchester United, a source familiar with the matter told Reuters after Elon Musk said his plan to buy the Premier League club was all part of "a long-running joke".

The richest man in Britain has confirmed he is interested in buying Manchester United from business family the Glazers as pressure on the Americans grows ...

Comment [below](https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/news/ratcliffe-manutd-purchase-glazers-sale-27769337#comments-wrapper) ](https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/news/ratcliffe-manutd-purchase-glazers-sale-27769337#comments-wrapper)Are the Glazers the main problem at Man Utd at the moment? [Ratcliffe's intentions are entirely different](https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/news/man-united-takeover-jim-ratcliffe-27767848), as he is not expected to be interested in anything less than the purchase of the entire club. Ratcliffe addressed the frustration of the fans as his spokesperson added: "This is not about the money that has been spent or not spent. Reports of preliminary discussions having taken place between the Glazers about offloading shares and bringing in fresh investment will serve as encouragement for Ratcliffe, but that alone is not enough. "If the club is for sale, Jim is definitely a potential buyer,” Ratcliffe’s spokesperson told the Times.

Billionaire Sir Jim Ratcliffe wants to buy Manchester United, GOAL can confirm, as the owner of chemicals company INEOS has made it clear he is prepared to ...

The official line from within Manchester United has always been that they are not for sale. They took on debt to acquire the Red Devils and have been in uncertain financial circumstances ever since. Sources close to Ratcliffe previously claimed he had little interest in buying a Premier League club. There is growing belief the much-maligned American owners are prepared to release their hold on United in the face of mounting pressure from fans. That deal was struck with the Blues under intense pressure to find a quick agreement after Abramovich was sanctioned by the UK government for his links to Vladimir Putin. In May 2021, for example, the fixture between rivals was postponed when

Manchester United are a rotten club in need of fresh players, a fresh stadium and, most importantly, fresh owners.

[quick purchase plan clarification on Twitter](https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/manchester-united-elon-musk-glazers-24776278) and Michael Knighton’s [unsurprising cash shortage admission](https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/man-united-michael-knighton-glazers-24781098) earlier on Wednesday were the latest takeover disappointments fans have experienced. It’s something Ratcliffe’s spokesperson said [the Failsworth-born billionaire would be interested in](https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/manchester-united-jim-ratcliffe-glazers-24785638), as long as the long-term view would be an entire passover. Ratcliffe has three years’ experience of owning a European outfit already, having bought Nice in France in 2019, putting him at a far greater advantage. Monaco-based Ratcliffe is in an imperfect but much better position to take over United than the Glazers were in 2005. [Reports suggest](https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/manchester-united-glazers-sell-stake-24785113) that United’s American owners are holding discussions about whether to sell a minority stake in the club. [United](https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/all-about/manchester-united-fc) fan and has previously been outspoken [about the Glazers' management of United](https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/manchester-united-jim-ratcliffe-glazers-24785853), showing he has a clear passion for the club.

Billionaire Sir Jim Ratcliffe wants to buy Manchester United, GOAL can confirm, as the owner of chemicals company INEOS has made it clear he is prepared to ...

The official line from within Manchester United has always been that they are not for sale. They took on debt to acquire the Red Devils and have been in uncertain financial circumstances ever since. Sources close to Ratcliffe previously claimed he had little interest in buying a Premier League club. There is growing belief the much-maligned American owners are prepared to release their hold on United in the face of mounting pressure from fans. That deal was struck with the Blues under intense pressure to find a quick agreement after Abramovich was sanctioned by the UK government for his links to Vladimir Putin. In May 2021, for example, the fixture between rivals was postponed when

Hopes of a potential takeover were raised on Wednesday as it was revealed the Glazer family were open to selling a minority stake in the club. It remains to be ...

He has previously described United as being in a “catastrophic” situation. And having previously talked down the idea of buying the club, a spokesperson for Britain’s richest man has confirmed he would now be interested. It remains to be seen whether they will be open to selling United, but Ratcliffe is one of the few people who could genuinely finance a takeover.

On Wednesday, a spokesperson speaking on behalf of the billionaire Ineos owner, outlined that the English businessman views himself as a 'potential buyer' ...

People who live in Monaco for at least 183 days a year do not pay any income or property taxes. Sir Jim is a lifelong Manchester United fan, although he also has a season ticket at Chelsea. They have lost the plot.' They have been the dumb money, which you see with players like Fred. 'We have a different approach here to be moderately intelligent about it. United have done it really poorly. [The current ownership model at the club sees the majority of control lie with the Glazer family, with Avram and Joel Glazer the main representatives.](https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/ineoss-billionaire-owner-sir-jim-ratcliffe-i-want-to-buy-manchester-united-bjqk2bfrx) In 2020, he was slammed for following a raft of rich Britons including Topshop boss Phillip Green and his wife Tina in relocating from the UK to Monaco where he is expected to save an estimated £4billion in tax. Brothers Avram (right) and Joel Glazer (left) are expected to keep their shares in the Red Devils A self-confessed Manchester United fan, Ratcliffe has the aim of going further and eventually taking full control of the club in the future - after seeing his last-minute £4.25billion offer to purchase [the Times](https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/sir-jim-ratcliffe-buy-a-premier-league-club-for-billions-ill-never-be-the-dumb-money-8ts7k5mz3) in 2019: '[Ineos] never wants to be the dumb money in town, never. [revealed](/sport/sportsnews/article-11120181/The-Glazer-family-open-selling-minority-stake-Manchester-United.html) the club's current American owners, the Glazer family, were considering selling a minority stake in Man United and that they had held preliminary discussions about the possibility of bringing in a new investor.

If a takeover at Manchester United is to be completed in 2022 amid the Glazers facing further opposition to their ownership, then somebody with pockets as ...

[the Glazers facing further opposition](https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/who-owns-manchester-united-who-are-the-glazer-family/18j8f1yu1tliv1hrp93zeffh7n) to their ownership, then somebody with pockets as deep as Sir Jim Ratcliffe will be required in order to get a deal over the line. “This is not about the money that has been spent or not spent. [remains the case at present](https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/glazers-out-sir-jim-ratcliffe-ready-to-buy-man-utd-if/bltfef4f7382c2b4b9d), with a spokesperson saying as speculation regarding a possible bid to remove the Glazers from power rages: “If the club is for sale, Jim is definitely a potential buyer. GOAL takes a look… [returning to that negotiating table in 2022](https://www.goal.com/en/news/chelsea-takeover-ratcliffe-s-gbp4-25-billion-bid-rejected-out-of-/bltbbf3fcf8fff09ed3) as the Blues changed hands and eventually fell under the ownership of a Todd Boehly-led consortium. It is not the first time that the United owners have been urged to consider selling their stake in the club, but it may be that they are [finally willing to listen to offers](https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/man-utd-takeover-how-much-club-cost-glazer-family-paid-who/blt30802b1669a811a8).

The UK's richest man has confirmed his interest in buying Manchester United from the Glazer family.

Other reports suggest his net worth could be up to $14.7bn, while [Forbes](https://www.forbes.com/billionaires/) had his net worth estimated at $16.3bn. [United](https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/all-about/manchester-united-fc) fan, Ratcliffe has long been linked with a takeover at Old Trafford, although he has talked down the possibility in previous interviews. [Bloomberg’s billionaire index](https://www.bloomberg.com/billionaires/) has him listed with a net worth of $7.12billion, roughly £5.93bn. But just how much is he worth? When asked by The Times about a possible takeover, a spokesperson said: "If the club is for sale, Jim is definitely a potential buyer. Jim is looking at what can be done now and, knowing how important the club is to the city, it feels like the time is right for a reset."

Ineos CEO Sir Jim Ratcliffe would be interested in buying a minority stake in Manchester United providing he has an opportunity to assume long-term ...

“This is not about the money that has been spent or not spent. [ITV News](https://www.itv.com/news/granada/2022-08-16/knighton-talking-to-three-billionaires-about-man-utd-takeover-bid)that the Glazers have "damaged the brand” and have turned the club from a "theatre of a dreams to a theatre of nightmares". According to reports, a full takeover would have to be close to £6bn for the Glazers to consider selling. [‘Media is telling lies’ - Ronaldo promises to tell the truth on Man Utd exit rumours](https://www.eurosport.com/football/transfers/2022-2023/the-media-is-telling-lies-cristiano-ronaldo-slams-media-and-promises-truth-on-man-united-exit-rumour_sto9088446/story.shtml) [Man Utd pursue Casemiro with Rabiot deal now highly unlikely - reports](https://www.eurosport.com/football/transfers/2022-2023/man-utd-pursue-casemiro-with-adrien-rabiot-deal-highly-unlikely-due-to-juventus-midfielder-s-wage-de_sto9088283/story.shtml) [‘Get over here!’ – Ferdinand calls on Glazers to shoulder blame for Man Utd mess](https://www.eurosport.com/football/premier-league/2022-2023/get-over-here-rio-ferdinand-calls-on-glazers-to-shoulder-blame-for-manchester-united-mess-and-defend_sto9084856/story.shtml) [under-fire Glazers](https://www.eurosport.com/football/premier-league/2022-2023/get-over-here-rio-ferdinand-calls-on-glazers-to-shoulder-blame-for-manchester-united-mess-and-defend_sto9084856/story.shtml)are in preliminary discussions with regards to bringing in a new investor at the club, according to [Bloomberg](https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2022-08-17/glazers-said-open-to-sale-of-minority-manchester-united-stake). And in response to that news, Ratcliffe’s spokesman said the billionaire could be a potential buyer if the Glazers are indeed looking to sell.

British billionaire Jim Ratcliffe expressed interest in buying Manchester United on Tuesday -- if the club is for sale.

"While supporters have called for a change, of course this has to be right change. The Manchester United Supporters Trust has released a statement addressing the rumors about a potential change of ownership saying, "Speculation is mounting about a potential change of ownership or new investors at the Manchester United. CNN has reached out the Glazer family and Manchester United and has not received confirmation that the club is for sale.

MARTIN SAMUEL: Elon Musk's takeover wasn't even the biggest joke at Manchester United's expense this week. The richest man on the planet was only teasing in ...

Further fan protests against the Glazers are planned for Monday night’s game with Liverpool, and there is already a movement against Apollo, who are seen to be Glazer allies rather than their replacements. As a minority investor the best that could be hoped is that they applied pressure to the club’s executive management. The Ratcliffe camp say their man is a buyer but only if the club is for sale, which it isn’t. Much as when Musk tweeted, there was great excitement when the wealthiest man in Britain seemed to suggest he would be interested in a stake in United. Yet, and here is the key, Joel and Avram Glazer wish to keep the majority stake and control the day to day running of the club. The Premier League would therefore have to look at his involvement very closely. The richest man on the planet was only teasing when he pretended to be buying the club in a tersely enticing tweet, and that was bad enough. A suggested five-year contract would make United hostages to fortune given his age and while it could be argued he would justify his wage and fee as a premium talent, so was Raphael Varane when he left Real, and United appear to have worked their post-Ferguson magic on him. So why would Sir Jim Ratcliffe want to get involved with the club in its present state? He’s a much better player, but unless he’s got the worst negotiator in football, surely he earns more than Rabiot? The new boss will be the same as the old boss. ‘You are not energised in the same way you were before.

Confirmation of Greater Manchester-born Sir Jim Ratcliffe's interest in buying Manchester United from the Glazer family has meant that some of the dark ...

United need an owner of that type; someone who cares deeply about the club, understands what it stands for and enjoys the responsibility of attempting to deliver success for the fans to revel in. A statement like that will be music to the ears of every United fan. I have always recognised any football owner is only ever a custodian of a club on behalf of current and future generations. Monday evening's clash with Liverpool will see another anti-Glazer protest take place, while it remains to be seen if the social media campaign to 'empty Old Trafford' will have the desired impact. The club is in desperate need of new ownership and has been for several years. United's supporters don't trust the Glazers one bit, especially after this summer, even though they still have time to improve the squad.

JIM RATCLIFFE has thrown his hat into the ring to buy Manchester United off of the Glazers.

With their dreadful start of the season, it has now reached a level of corrosiveness which is almost unsustainable. The Ineos Grenadiers have fallen short in the Tour de France since his takeover, his yachting team did not make it to the America’s Cup last year and Mercedes have fallen off their plinth since his investment in F1. It does not take much for the mood around a white knight owner to change if results do not pick up either. If the Glazers are anything, they are businessmen to the core. With United’s stadium and squad to upgrade on top of the purchase price he would probably be looking at northwards of £6bn. Billionaire industrialists used to getting their own way are not minded to play second fiddle to anyone - particularly when they are as toxic as the Glazers - so the path ahead is not as straightforward for Ratcliffe as many would wish.