Manchester United bidders ‘move to the next stage of takeover process’

Bidders will be given an opportunity to conduct due diligence.

Jim Ratcliffe has publicly revealed his bid to buy Manchester United through Ineos (Martin Rickett/PA)

Bidders including Jim Ratcliffe’s Ineos and Sheikh Jassim Bin Hamad Al Thani have moved to the next stage of the process that could lead to a takeover of Manchester United, the PA news agency understands.

This part will involve access to data room information and give bidders an opportunity to conduct due diligence.