Sir Jim Ratcliffe remains sole confirmed bidder for Man Utd as deadline looms

At this stage only Ratcliffe, one of the UK’s richest men, has publicly expressed an interest.

SOLE BIDDER: Ineos founder and chairman Sir Jim Ratcliffe is the only confirmed bidder so far for United Pic: Andrew Matthews/PA

Boyhood Manchester United supporter Sir Jim Ratcliffe remains the sole confirmed bidder to take over the club heading into Friday’s ‘soft deadline’ for offers, amid continued reports of interest from Qatar.

The club’s owners, the Glazer family, announced last November they were conducting a strategic review, with the sale of United one option being considered.