Former Manchester City defender Micah Richards has jokingly called out ex-Manchester United player Matteo Darmian for an incident in 2015.
13.03.2023 - 05:35 / manchestereveningnews.co.uk
Manchester United takeover talk continues to abound after the club's 0-0 Premier League draw with Southampton.
The second stage of the process is underway as Sir Jim Ratcliffe's INEOS Group and Qatari Sheikh Jassim bin Hamad Al Thani have advanced from the indicative stage after making their proposals public last month. American hedge fund Elliott Management has also reportedly joined them in progressing with their financing proposal.
The Raine Group continue to oversee business on behalf of the Glazer family as the field begins to formalise. Here are the latest takeover headlines:
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Sir Jim Ratcliffe's confidence in becoming Manchester United's majority owner remains in place as the takeover process progresses to the second stage, according to The Times.
So much so that INEOS has already 'begun the process of identifying a new technical and executive team'. Sir David Brailsford became the group's director of sport last year and is now leading a recruitment drive that has already 'opened conversations' across the board.
INEOS own French club OGC Nice and Swiss side FC Lausanne-Sport plus are involved with Ivory Coast-based team Racing Club Abidjan. The chemicals company are involved in athletics, cycling, Formula 1, rugby and sailing.
Journalist Fabrizio Romano insists that Qatari Sheikh Jassim bin Hamad Al Thani's takeover plans remain the same amid reports that he is prepared to walk away.
In an update on his YouTube channel, Romano offered his insight on the process: “From what I understand, the plan of the Al Thani family and the Sheikh Al Thani is still the same," Romano said [quotes via Football FanCast]. "He wants Manchester United.
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Here are your Saturday evening Manchester United headlines.
Qatar's Sheikh Jassim bin Hamas Al Thani has submitted his second bid for Manchester United.
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Sir Jim Ratcliffe has been running football clubs for over five years now.
Marcus Rashford will hold out on signing a new contract at Manchester United until assessing what prospective new owners can offer him, according to reports.
Tyrell Malacia believes he and Marcus Rashford 'give each other energy' down the left-hand side as the Dutchman detailed his relationship with the striker and fellow left-back Luke Shaw.
Former Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard believes the time might have come for Harry Kane to leave Tottenham Hotspur amid Manchester United's interest in his signature.
Sir Jim Ratcliffe submitted a second bid for the takeover of Manchester United on Thursday afternoon after having requests for an extension on the original deadline granted by the Raine Group.
Manchester United supporters have been left shocked following Finnish businessman Thomas Zilliacus' proposal to buy the Reds.
Bids not received
Manchester United's share price has risen by six per cent ahead of the deadline for takeover bids today.
Antony has named his Manchester United debut as his favourite Premier League match in a Reds shirt so far.
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