But for a club that claims more than 650 million global fans and own a record 20 top flight English titles, Ratcliffe's arrival will at least give fans some hope that 2024 could see the start of the long-awaited turnaround.

Source: https://www.channelnewsasia.com/sport/ratcliffes-investment-signals-fresh-start-man-utds-recovery-plan-4009671?cid=cna_flip_070214

However, in contrast to Sheikh Jassim's attempt to take full control, Ratcliffe's bid is for "majority ownership" of the club.

Source: https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/21284701/man-utd-takeover-news-live-jim-ratcliffe-bid-qatar-confirmed/

Police later arrested the couple after identifying the pair through the CCTV and locating the number of Ratcliffe's phone, which was used to book the taxi.

Source: https://www.lancashiretelegraph.co.uk/news/24000837.couple-assaulted-robbed-driver-knife-point-burnley/?ref=rss

Ratcliffe's account of his interrogation of Pratt saw him slam the seasoned officer for his decision, which came after Petito told cops she had slapped Laundrie before he put her hands on his face.

Source: https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-12473261/Brian-Laundries-parents-offer-Gabby-Petitos-family-secret-settlement-sued-claims-knew-killing.html?ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490&ito=1490

Ratcliffe's petrochemicals giant INEOS already owns the Ligue 1 side - amid the company's bid to buy the Red Devils.

Source: https://www.express.co.uk/sport/football/1784441/Man-Utd-takeover-LIVE-Glazers-Sheikh-Jassim-Sir-Jim-Ratcliffe

Sir Jim Ratcliffe's improved bid to buy Manchester United is now IN, confirm INEOS after soft deadline.

Source: https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-11879335/Laura-Tingle-called-allowing-female-colleague-bullied-Paul-Keating-Press-Club.html?ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490&ito=1490

Ten Hag, whose position is under increased scrutiny following Sir Jim Ratcliffe's investment in the club, will hope his team can build on this much-needed win at Nottingham Forest on Saturday.

Source: https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-12903185/Jamie-Carraghers-cheeky-dig-Man-United-backfires-comeback-two-goals-Aston-Villa.html?ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490&ito=1490

The news of Sir Jim Ratcliffe's interest in investing in Manchester United may have initially drawn a lukewarm response by one or two players in the Reds' dressing room.

Source: https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/manchester-united-captain-bruno-fernandes-28353236

This development is believed to have come amid Sir Jim Ratcliffe's impending acquisition of a 25 per cent stake in the club.

Source: https://www.ibtimes.co.uk/manchester-united-have-internal-review-13-players-set-miss-liverpool-game-1722208

Whether Fernandes is aware of the comment is unclear but the club captain doesn't seem particularly concerned by Ratcliffe's arrival.

Source: https://www.express.co.uk/sport/football/1850250/Man-Utd-Bruno-Fernandes-Sir-Jim-Ratcliffe