Jim Ratcliffe

Jim Ratcliffe, Britain's richest man, has confirmed his interest in buying Manchester United.

[According to Forbes, per the Mirror](https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/news/britain-richest-man-premier-league-26051235), Ratcliffe was named the 113th richest person in the world in 2021, with a net worth of £12.58 billion. It was quite difficult to go and watch United so I have split loyalties.” “This is not about the money that has been spent or not spent. “Then if you look at the wider picture of football – football is the biggest sport in the world, the British league is the biggest league in the world and Chelsea is one of the best clubs in that league. [Goal journalist James Robson ](https://twitter.com/jamesalanrobson/status/1559853404264042496)has revealed the Glazers would want around £6 billion to sell United. [ he told the BBC.](https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/61320812)

Sir Jim Ratcliffes spokesperson told The Times: If the club is for sale, Jim is definitely a potential buyer.

"There is a lot of interest, especially in the US, in investing in Premier League clubs. They think they can get a good deal at the moment and that the value of Premier League clubs is going to boom in the next few years because they believe there will be a lot more interest in streaming and they can make money from the fans these Premier League clubs have all around the world. They sold that stake to shareholders - this time it's about bringing in an investor." He's always said he's potentially interested in buying United if they were put up for sale and that has now been confirmed." "He has made no secret of his desire to own a Premier League club. "This is not about the money that has been spent or not spent.

Sir Jim Ratcliffe, who has been touted as a potential saviour for Manchester United for several years, wants to buy the club from the Glazer family.

Ratcliffe is the founder and chairman of Ineos, the fourth-largest chemical company in the world. "This is not about the money that has been spent or not spent. Sir Jim Ratcliffe, a billionaire with the financial might to complete a takeover at Manchester United, wants to buy the club, a spokesperson for Ratcliffe said.

Ineos owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe would be interested in buying Manchester United 'if the club is for sale'

The manager hopes to strengthen the side this summer but the club have had a series of failed bids for players. “This is not about the money that has been spent or not spent,” Ratcliffe’s spokesman said. “If something like this was possible, we would be interested in talking with a view to long-term ownership.”

Named as the UK's richest person in 2019, Ratcliffe has been talked about as one of the potential buyers of Manchester United football club in recent times ...

And he is one of very few with the financial power to pull off a purchase. [Chelsea](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/chelsea-fc) Football Club, but was unwilling to meet Roman Abramovich’s £2.5 billion estimation of the club, which is when he went on to buy Nice instead. [Ligue 1](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/ligue-1) side Nice, professional [cycling](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/cycling) team Ineos Grenadiers, Sir Ben Ainslie's [sailing](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/sailing) team, Ineos Team UK, and is one of the sponsors of the Mercedes [Formula One](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/formula-1) team. And the Oldham-born entrepreneur has an estimated annual salary of $10m (£7.4m), while he has also racked up lifetime earnings of £17.5 billion. [Manchester United](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/manchester-united-fc), Sir Jim Ratcliffe has finally [declared his interest in a takeover](https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/news/man-united-takeover-jim-ratcliffe-27767848) of his boyhood club. With the Glazers reportedly open to selling, the Oldham-born billionaire has spoken about the prospect of buying the team he grew up watching.

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Since Fergusons retirement in 2013, United has struggled and has failed to win a title since 2017 with numerous protests held by fans against the Glazers ...

"Jim is looking at what can be done now and, knowing how important the club is to the city, it feels like the time is right for a reset." Since Sir Alex Ferguson's retirement in 2013, United has struggled, and it has failed to win a title since 2017 with numerous demonstrations held by fans against the Glazers' ownership. Since Ferguson's retirement in 2013, United has struggled and has failed to win a title since 2017 with numerous protests held by fans against the Glazers' ownership.

Billionaire Sir Jim Ratcliffe wants to buy Manchester United, GOAL can confirm, as the owner of chemicals company INEOS has made it clear he is prepared to ...

The official line from within Manchester United has always been that they are not for sale. They took on debt to acquire the Red Devils and have been in uncertain financial circumstances ever since. Sources close to Ratcliffe previously claimed he had little interest in buying a Premier League club. There is growing belief the much-maligned American owners are prepared to release their hold on United in the face of mounting pressure from fans. That deal was struck with the Blues under intense pressure to find a quick agreement after Abramovich was sanctioned by the UK government for his links to Vladimir Putin. In May 2021, for example, the fixture between rivals was postponed when

A spokesperson for Jim Ratcliffe said the Failsworth-born billionaire us "definitely a potential buyer" if the club is put up for sale by the Glazer family.

Fans have long protested about the running of United by [the Glazers](https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/all-about/the-glazers), with a protest set to be held in Monday’s Old Trafford meeting with Liverpool. A spokesperson for the Ineos chairman said he would be interested in a takeover if the club is put up for sale. His investment plans would include a revamp of Old Trafford, with proposals for this under the current owners already in phase. READ MORE: Promoted Stories [The Times](https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/ineoss-billionaire-owner-sir-jim-ratcliffe-i-want-to-buy-manchester-united-bjqk2bfrx) says the billionaire would be interesting in buying a minority stake in United with a view to eventually taking full ownership.

A spokesman close to the Ineos billionaire informed the news outlet in reaction to a Bloomberg report that indicated the 20-time English champions may be up for ...

“A spokesman for the Ineos billionaire confirmed that Ratcliffe would welcome the chance to talk to the club’s American owners. He failed in his last-minute attempt to buy Chelsea, which was eventually acquired by a consortium led by Todd Boehly. “This is not about the money that has been spent or not spent. Musk has since issued a rebuttal. The Glazers are extremely unpopular with the Old Trafford faithful and such news regarding a potential takeover will be welcome. “If the club is for sale, Jim is definitely a potential buyer,” the spokesman said.”

Billionaire Sir Jim Ratcliffe wants to buy Manchester United, GOAL can confirm, as the owner of chemicals company INEOS has made it clear he is prepared to ...

The official line from within Manchester United has always been that they are not for sale. They took on debt to acquire the Red Devils and have been in uncertain financial circumstances ever since. Sources close to Ratcliffe previously claimed he had little interest in buying a Premier League club. There is growing belief the much-maligned American owners are prepared to release their hold on United in the face of mounting pressure from fans. That deal was struck with the Blues under intense pressure to find a quick agreement after Abramovich was sanctioned by the UK government for his links to Vladimir Putin. In May 2021, for example, the fixture between rivals was postponed when

Sir Jim Ratcliffe made his money by founding chemicals giant Ineos and Britain's richest man has announced his interest in buying Manchester United from the ...

[Premier League](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/premier-league)? After snubbing Ratcliffe’s offer, [Chelsea](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/chelsea-fc) were taken over in May by a consortium led by Todd Boehly, who is worth around £3.73bn, according to [Forbes](https://www.forbes.com/profile/todd-boehly/?sh=1d17d78f20f1). [The Times](https://www.thetimes.co.uk/edition/sport/sir-jim-ratcliffe-buy-a-premier-league-club-for-billions-ill-never-be-the-dumb-money-8ts7k5mz3) in 2019. [Arsenal](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/arsenal-fc) owner Stan Kroenke has seen his net worth climb recently [to around](https://www.forbes.com/profile/stanley-kroenke/?sh=7d3e0afa742c) £8.88bn, while Fulham's Shahid Khan, who also owns the NFL's Jacksonville Jaguars, is [worth £6.31bn](https://www.forbes.com/profile/shahid-khan/?sh=10636ab4159b) and Aston Villa’s Egyptian construction magnate Nassef Sawiris is [worth around](https://www.forbes.com/profile/nassef-sawiris/?sh=2d4cf08d2456) £6.22bn. We won't look elsewhere until we have had a good run here (at Nice). However, there is no doubt he is very rich – with [estimates](https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/news/richest-sports-team-owners-world-25035905) putting him at around £14.6bn. Manchester United – Glazer family (£3.90bn) [Newcastle](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/newcastle-united-fc) are owned by Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund, not a single rich individual, while [Manchester City](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/manchester-city-fc) ’s owner Mansour bin Zayed bin Sultan bin Zayed bin Khalifa Al Nahyan, who is better known as Sheikh Mansour, is not on Forbes’ rich lists because he is a member of the Abu Dhabi royal family. "[Ineos] never wants to be the dumb money in town, never, never," Ratcliffe told According to the “If the club is for sale, Jim is definitely a potential buyer,” Ratcliffe’s spokesperson told the Times. “If something like this was possible, we would be interested in talking with a view to long-term ownership."

Fred joined Manchester United from Shakhtar Donetsk in 2018 but he has never been the most popular player among fans.

They have been the dumb money, which you see with players like Fred." Shortly after the purchase, he gave his views on United’s spending activity and said their “dumb” strategy was typified in one signing in particular: Brazilian midfielder Fred. The

Billionaire Sir Jim Ratcliffe wants to buy Manchester United, GOAL can confirm, as the owner of chemicals company INEOS has made it clear he is prepared to ...

The official line from within Manchester United has always been that they are not for sale. They took on debt to acquire the Red Devils and have been in uncertain financial circumstances ever since. Sources close to Ratcliffe previously claimed he had little interest in buying a Premier League club. There is growing belief the much-maligned American owners are prepared to release their hold on United in the face of mounting pressure from fans. That deal was struck with the Blues under intense pressure to find a quick agreement after Abramovich was sanctioned by the UK government for his links to Vladimir Putin. In May 2021, for example, the fixture between rivals was postponed when

The richest man in Britain has confirmed he is interested in buying Manchester United from business family the Glazers as pressure on the Americans grows ...

Comment [below](https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/news/ratcliffe-manutd-purchase-glazers-sale-27769337#comments-wrapper) ](https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/news/ratcliffe-manutd-purchase-glazers-sale-27769337#comments-wrapper)Are the Glazers the main problem at Man Utd at the moment? [Ratcliffe's intentions are entirely different](https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/news/man-united-takeover-jim-ratcliffe-27767848), as he is not expected to be interested in anything less than the purchase of the entire club. Ratcliffe addressed the frustration of the fans as his spokesperson added: "This is not about the money that has been spent or not spent. Reports of preliminary discussions having taken place between the Glazers about offloading shares and bringing in fresh investment will serve as encouragement for Ratcliffe, but that alone is not enough. "If the club is for sale, Jim is definitely a potential buyer,” Ratcliffe’s spokesperson told the Times.

The British Billionaire hopes to finally get his hand on a Premier League club after he failed in a late bid for Chelsea.

Although the conditions are different to what was on offer in SW6 after the Roman Abramovich sanctioning, it is understood that Ratcliffe is very keen to throw his hat in the ring early doors alongside different consortiums and [bidders like Elon Musk.](https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/manchester-united-elon-musk-glazers-24776278) [The Times,](https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/i-want-to-buy-manchester-united-says-jim-ratcliffe-bjqk2bfrx) a spokesman for the Ineos owner confirmed that Ratcliffe would be open to beginning talks with the United owners. Will it be second time lucky for the British Billionaire who has a [ net worth of around £6.3billion?](https://www.football.london/chelsea-fc/news/who-is-jim-ratcliffe-chelsea-23828058) His inability to enter proceedings early with the Chelsea takeover played against his 'British' bid which bypassed the Raine Group process and therefore wasn't really considered by the higher-ups in West London who used the New York Investment bank to conduct proceedings. Fast forward all these months and that perception has now changed. [the Independent,](https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/man-utd-sale-news-glazers-b2146837.html) the Glazers are at least looking to sell a minority stake in the club with the view of being bought out in the long-term future.

The billionaire owner of Ineos, Failsworth-born Jim Ratcliffe, has declared his interest in buying Manchester United.

We are all getting older and it is a decade of your life to resolve that." [United](https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/all-about/manchester-united-fc) and that they were discussing this with potential investors. However, there are a couple of stumbling blocks. Speaking back in 2019 to BBC Radio 5 Live, Ratcliffe's brother Bob said: "We spent quite a lot of time looking at Premier League clubs. Jim is looking at what can be done now and, knowing how important the club is to the city, it feels like the time is right for a reset." "If something like this was possible, we would be interested in talking with a view to long-term ownership.

Manchester United are a rotten club in need of fresh players, a fresh stadium and, most importantly, fresh owners.

[quick purchase plan clarification on Twitter](https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/manchester-united-elon-musk-glazers-24776278) and Michael Knighton’s [unsurprising cash shortage admission](https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/man-united-michael-knighton-glazers-24781098) earlier on Wednesday were the latest takeover disappointments fans have experienced. It’s something Ratcliffe’s spokesperson said [the Failsworth-born billionaire would be interested in](https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/manchester-united-jim-ratcliffe-glazers-24785638), as long as the long-term view would be an entire passover. Ratcliffe has three years’ experience of owning a European outfit already, having bought Nice in France in 2019, putting him at a far greater advantage. Monaco-based Ratcliffe is in an imperfect but much better position to take over United than the Glazers were in 2005. [Reports suggest](https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/manchester-united-glazers-sell-stake-24785113) that United’s American owners are holding discussions about whether to sell a minority stake in the club. [United](https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/all-about/manchester-united-fc) fan and has previously been outspoken [about the Glazers' management of United](https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/manchester-united-jim-ratcliffe-glazers-24785853), showing he has a clear passion for the club.

If a takeover at Manchester United is to be completed in 2022 amid the Glazers facing further opposition to their ownership, then somebody with pockets as ...

[the Glazers facing further opposition](https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/who-owns-manchester-united-who-are-the-glazer-family/18j8f1yu1tliv1hrp93zeffh7n) to their ownership, then somebody with pockets as deep as Sir Jim Ratcliffe will be required in order to get a deal over the line. “This is not about the money that has been spent or not spent. [remains the case at present](https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/glazers-out-sir-jim-ratcliffe-ready-to-buy-man-utd-if/bltfef4f7382c2b4b9d), with a spokesperson saying as speculation regarding a possible bid to remove the Glazers from power rages: “If the club is for sale, Jim is definitely a potential buyer. GOAL takes a look… [returning to that negotiating table in 2022](https://www.goal.com/en/news/chelsea-takeover-ratcliffe-s-gbp4-25-billion-bid-rejected-out-of-/bltbbf3fcf8fff09ed3) as the Blues changed hands and eventually fell under the ownership of a Todd Boehly-led consortium. It is not the first time that the United owners have been urged to consider selling their stake in the club, but it may be that they are [finally willing to listen to offers](https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/man-utd-takeover-how-much-club-cost-glazer-family-paid-who/blt30802b1669a811a8).

On Wednesday, a spokesperson speaking on behalf of the billionaire Ineos owner, outlined that the English businessman views himself as a 'potential buyer' ...

People who live in Monaco for at least 183 days a year do not pay any income or property taxes. Sir Jim is a lifelong Manchester United fan, although he also has a season ticket at Chelsea. They have lost the plot.' They have been the dumb money, which you see with players like Fred. 'We have a different approach here to be moderately intelligent about it. United have done it really poorly. [The current ownership model at the club sees the majority of control lie with the Glazer family, with Avram and Joel Glazer the main representatives.](https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/ineoss-billionaire-owner-sir-jim-ratcliffe-i-want-to-buy-manchester-united-bjqk2bfrx) In 2020, he was slammed for following a raft of rich Britons including Topshop boss Phillip Green and his wife Tina in relocating from the UK to Monaco where he is expected to save an estimated £4billion in tax. Brothers Avram (right) and Joel Glazer (left) are expected to keep their shares in the Red Devils A self-confessed Manchester United fan, Ratcliffe has the aim of going further and eventually taking full control of the club in the future - after seeing his last-minute £4.25billion offer to purchase [the Times](https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/sir-jim-ratcliffe-buy-a-premier-league-club-for-billions-ill-never-be-the-dumb-money-8ts7k5mz3) in 2019: '[Ineos] never wants to be the dumb money in town, never. [revealed](/sport/sportsnews/article-11120181/The-Glazer-family-open-selling-minority-stake-Manchester-United.html) the club's current American owners, the Glazer family, were considering selling a minority stake in Man United and that they had held preliminary discussions about the possibility of bringing in a new investor.

If a takeover at Manchester United is to be completed in 2022 amid the Glazers facing further opposition to their ownership, then somebody with pockets as ...

[the Glazers facing further opposition](https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/who-owns-manchester-united-who-are-the-glazer-family/18j8f1yu1tliv1hrp93zeffh7n) to their ownership, then somebody with pockets as deep as Sir Jim Ratcliffe will be required in order to get a deal over the line. “This is not about the money that has been spent or not spent. [remains the case at present](https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/glazers-out-sir-jim-ratcliffe-ready-to-buy-man-utd-if/bltfef4f7382c2b4b9d), with a spokesperson saying as speculation regarding a possible bid to remove the Glazers from power rages: “If the club is for sale, Jim is definitely a potential buyer. GOAL takes a look… [returning to that negotiating table in 2022](https://www.goal.com/en/news/chelsea-takeover-ratcliffe-s-gbp4-25-billion-bid-rejected-out-of-/bltbbf3fcf8fff09ed3) as the Blues changed hands and eventually fell under the ownership of a Todd Boehly-led consortium. It is not the first time that the United owners have been urged to consider selling their stake in the club, but it may be that they are [finally willing to listen to offers](https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/man-utd-takeover-how-much-club-cost-glazer-family-paid-who/blt30802b1669a811a8).

The UK's richest man has confirmed his interest in buying Manchester United from the Glazer family.

Other reports suggest his net worth could be up to $14.7bn, while [Forbes](https://www.forbes.com/billionaires/) had his net worth estimated at $16.3bn. [United](https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/all-about/manchester-united-fc) fan, Ratcliffe has long been linked with a takeover at Old Trafford, although he has talked down the possibility in previous interviews. [Bloomberg’s billionaire index](https://www.bloomberg.com/billionaires/) has him listed with a net worth of $7.12billion, roughly £5.93bn. But just how much is he worth? When asked by The Times about a possible takeover, a spokesperson said: "If the club is for sale, Jim is definitely a potential buyer. Jim is looking at what can be done now and, knowing how important the club is to the city, it feels like the time is right for a reset."

Ineos CEO Sir Jim Ratcliffe would be interested in buying a minority stake in Manchester United providing he has an opportunity to assume long-term ...

“This is not about the money that has been spent or not spent. [ITV News](https://www.itv.com/news/granada/2022-08-16/knighton-talking-to-three-billionaires-about-man-utd-takeover-bid)that the Glazers have "damaged the brand” and have turned the club from a "theatre of a dreams to a theatre of nightmares". According to reports, a full takeover would have to be close to £6bn for the Glazers to consider selling. [‘Media is telling lies’ - Ronaldo promises to tell the truth on Man Utd exit rumours](https://www.eurosport.com/football/transfers/2022-2023/the-media-is-telling-lies-cristiano-ronaldo-slams-media-and-promises-truth-on-man-united-exit-rumour_sto9088446/story.shtml) [Man Utd pursue Casemiro with Rabiot deal now highly unlikely - reports](https://www.eurosport.com/football/transfers/2022-2023/man-utd-pursue-casemiro-with-adrien-rabiot-deal-highly-unlikely-due-to-juventus-midfielder-s-wage-de_sto9088283/story.shtml) [‘Get over here!’ – Ferdinand calls on Glazers to shoulder blame for Man Utd mess](https://www.eurosport.com/football/premier-league/2022-2023/get-over-here-rio-ferdinand-calls-on-glazers-to-shoulder-blame-for-manchester-united-mess-and-defend_sto9084856/story.shtml) [under-fire Glazers](https://www.eurosport.com/football/premier-league/2022-2023/get-over-here-rio-ferdinand-calls-on-glazers-to-shoulder-blame-for-manchester-united-mess-and-defend_sto9084856/story.shtml)are in preliminary discussions with regards to bringing in a new investor at the club, according to [Bloomberg](https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2022-08-17/glazers-said-open-to-sale-of-minority-manchester-united-stake). And in response to that news, Ratcliffe’s spokesman said the billionaire could be a potential buyer if the Glazers are indeed looking to sell.

Who is potential Man Utd buyer Sir Jim Ratcliffe, how much is he worth, why would he ...

A statement read: “This is not about the money that has been spent or not spent. Ratcliffe has also dipped his toes into the worlds of other sports, too. That has set the pulses racing among Man Utd fans who are hugely frustrated with the Glazer family ownership and the way they handle business. If something like this was possible, we would be interested in talking with a view to long-term ownership." If a bid is to be accepted in the long-run, it's estimated that Ratcliffe may need to stump up as much as £5bn. Sir Jim Ratcliffe made the headlines in April when he launched a late bid to buy Chelsea for £4bn, and now it appears he has his sights set on Manchester United.

A British billionaire, Sir Jim Ratcliffe, has shown interest to buy Manchester United.

“Any prospective new owner has to be committed to the culture, ethos and best traditions of the club. “This is not about the money that has been spent or not spent,” the spokesperson added. He also owns French side Nice, Swiss club Lausanne-Sport and Ineos Grenadiers cycling team, while Ineos has a partnership with the Mercedes F1 team. A MUST spokesperson told the BBC Sport: “While supporters have called for change, this of course has to be the right change. “Jim is looking at what can be done now and, knowing how important the club is to the city, it feels like the time is right for a reset.” “If the club is for sale, Jim is definitely a potential buyer,” Ratcliffe’s spokesperson told The Times, the BBC Sport reports.

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Further fan protests against the Glazers are planned for Monday night’s game with Liverpool, and there is already a movement against Apollo, who are seen to be Glazer allies rather than their replacements. As a minority investor the best that could be hoped is that they applied pressure to the club’s executive management. The Ratcliffe camp say their man is a buyer but only if the club is for sale, which it isn’t. Much as when Musk tweeted, there was great excitement when the wealthiest man in Britain seemed to suggest he would be interested in a stake in United. Yet, and here is the key, Joel and Avram Glazer wish to keep the majority stake and control the day to day running of the club. The Premier League would therefore have to look at his involvement very closely. The richest man on the planet was only teasing when he pretended to be buying the club in a tersely enticing tweet, and that was bad enough. A suggested five-year contract would make United hostages to fortune given his age and while it could be argued he would justify his wage and fee as a premium talent, so was Raphael Varane when he left Real, and United appear to have worked their post-Ferguson magic on him. So why would Sir Jim Ratcliffe want to get involved with the club in its present state? He’s a much better player, but unless he’s got the worst negotiator in football, surely he earns more than Rabiot? The new boss will be the same as the old boss. ‘You are not energised in the same way you were before.