United fans will fight takeover

Manchester United fans have vowed to fight any takeover of the club’s plc after horseracing tycoons John Magnier and JP McManus increased their share in the Premiership champions to over a quarter.

The pair’s Cubic Expression company announced to the Stock Exchange this afternoon that they have bought another 3,256,944 shares, which takes their holding over 66.5million and above the 25% mark.