Jim Ratcliffe investment in Manchester United to be announced today – report

Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s purchase of a 25 per cent stake in Manchester United is reportedly set to be announced on Christmas Eve (Peter Byrne/PA)

Jim Ratcliffe’s purchase of a 25% stake in Manchester United is due to be announced later on Christmas Eve, according to a report.

Confirmation of the investment by the 71-year-old’s Ineos Group would end a saga which has lasted more than a year.