A chemical company boss and a Qatari sheikh – Man Utd’s two confirmed bidders

SECOND DEADLINE: Manchester United’s Old Trafford stadium. Pic: Martin Rickett/PA

Wednesday is set to be a key day in the battle to buy Manchester United, with interested parties reportedly told to submit second, revised bids by a deadline of 9pm.

It is not known how many bidders there are or if some, rather than seeking full control, are offering to support the current owners, the Glazer family, with significant investment.