ALL POSTS TAGGED "Jim Ratcliffe" - Page 2
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Leagues: EPL
/ 314 days agoTen Hag reveals Man Utd players' thoughts on Sir Jim Ratcliffe
Erik ten Hag addressed the Manchester United players' thoughts on Sir Jim Ratcliffe's impending takeover of the club. The British businessman, aged 71, is set to acquire a 25 percent stake in the Red Devils. However, despite holding a minority share, Ratcliffe is anticipated to assume full control of footballing operations immediately upon the approval […]
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Leagues: EPL
/ 321 days agoRatcliffe to name familiar EPL figure as Man Utd sporting director
The prospective takeover of Manchester United by Sir Jim Ratcliffe, a British billionaire, appears to be gaining momentum, pending approval from the Glazer family. Although initially a minority investment, Ratcliffe seems increasingly confident about securing the initial phase of a potential buyout. Notably, his principal competitor, Qatari banker Sheikh Jassim bin Hamad Al Thani, recently […]
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Business of Soccer
/ 326 days agoRatcliffe deal unlikely to impact Manchester United transfers
Sir Jim Ratcliffe is edging closer to obtaining a 25% stake in Manchester United. Although the billionaire was previously hoping for a majority takeover, it seems as if he will settle for a smaller percentage of the club. Negotiations between Ratcliffe and United's current ownership, the Glazer family, have been ongoing for nearly a year. […]
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Inter Milan
/ 329 days agoNo Qatar takeover for Man Utd: Ratcliffe agrees 25% stake
The state of Qatar will not be taking over Man Utd. The bid fronted by Sheikh Jassim was withdrawn. In November of last year, United's owners, the Glazer family, made the decision to sell the team. Two of the more persistent suitors were Sheikh Jassim and the British petrochemicals magnate Jim Ratcliffe, acting via his […]
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Barcelona
/ 435 days agoSir Jim Ratcliffe failed in bid to acquire half of Barcelona
A new book on possible Manchester United owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe reveals that the English investor first looked at investing in Barcelona. To acquire the English side from the Glazer family, Ratcliffe is presently competing with Sheikh Jassim. However, recent reports suggest that the Qatari group is becoming more confident that they will eventually win […]
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Leagues: EPL
/ 536 days agoRatcliffe, Sheikh Jassim to issue fresh Man United bids
Manchester United have apparently set yet another deadline for prospective new bids for the team, including Sheikh Jassim and Jim Ratcliffe. The BBC is reporting that the Premier League club is giving investors until Wednesday night to make their final offers. However, it remains to be seen just how strict this deadline will in fact […]
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Leagues: EPL
/ 599 days agoBritish billionaire confirms interest in buying Manchester United
After the Glazer family announced plans to sell Manchester United, Sir Jim Ratcliffe threw his name in the ring as a potential buyer. Ratcliffe is among the richest men in the United Kingdom, amassing his wealth primarily through chemical company Ineos. Ratcliffe is familiar with owning a soccer club. CUrrently, his company owns Nice in […]