Jim Ratcliffe's Man Utd share purchase set to be announced early next week

Ratcliffe's purchase of a 25 per cent stake in Manchester United is very likely to be announced early next week.

Jim Ratcliffe's purchase of a 25 per cent stake in Manchester United is very likely to be announced early next week.

Confirmation of the investment by the 71-year-old's Ineos Group would conclude a saga which has lasted more than a year, and sources have indicated that an announcement is strongly expected to be just days away.