Sir Jim Ratcliffe Set to Become Manchester United's Minority Shareholder, Purchasing 25% Stake for £1.25bn

Ineos Group's Ratcliffe aims to gain significant control over the club's football operations, amid fan protests against continued Glazer family ownership and poor on-field performance.

British billionaire Sir Jim Ratcliffe is close to finalizing a deal to acquire a 25% stake in Manchester United for approximately £1.25bn, making him a minority shareholder.
The prospective deal would give Ratcliffe, who leads Ineos Group, significant control over the football operations of Manchester United; it is expected that Sir Dave Brailsford, the former performance director at British Cycling, will be heavily involved.
Ratcliffe amended his initial plan to acquire a majority stake in United to a minority 25% ownership after the Glazer family, current owners of the club, rejected bids for the approximately £5bn asking price.
On completion of the deal, Ratcliffe plans to invest an additional £245m in infrastructure initiatives for the club, mainly related to stadium works.
The agreement comes amid fan protests against the Glazer's continued involvement at United, with the club struggling in its current season - currently sitting at the bottom of their Champions League group and eighth in the Premier League.