Glazer wins Man U battle

US TYCOON Malcolm Glazer said yesterday he had raised his stake in Manchester United to over 75%, finally seizing full control of the soccer giants he has battled to acquire for more than two years.

Mr Glazer will cancel Manchester United's Stock Exchange listing next month but it may be a few weeks yet before the American makes an impact at Old Trafford.

Glazer splashed out another £7 million (E10m) yesterday to take his stake in the Red Devils to 75.70%, crashing through the crucial 75% barrier which allows him to take the club back into private hands.