Sir Jim Ratcliffe is facing a potential legal battle as he looks to buy Manchester United , according to reports. However, Sheikh Jassim remains in the mix - with the Qatari billionaire making five bids so far. Sir Jim Ratcliffe ‘makes decision on second club’ as new Man Utd details emergeSheikh Jassim 'on the brink' of Man Utd takeover but there's a giant catchAccording to Breakingviews, Ratcliffe’s proposal of owning at least 51 per cent of United has sparked concerns among some of the club’s current investors. They add that one particular hedge fund, with a ‘large stake’ in United, is ‘making legal preparations in case Ratcliffe launches an offer that involves only buying the Glazers’ super-voting Class B shares’. Man Utd takeover: Garnacho could be set for awkward reunion after Sheikh Jassim approval

Source: Metro June 10, 2023 17:56 UTC