Glazer increases his United stake

MALCOLM GLAZER stepped up his assault on Manchester United yesterday, raising his stake to almost the same level as Irish investors John Magnier and JP McManus.

The latest share purchase by Mr Glazer brings his stake to 28.1%, just behind the 28.9% owned by Cubic Expression, the investment vehicle that holds the Irishmen's shares.

Mr Glazer has spent the past five days increasing his stake in the club at a cost of around €90 million.