Britain's Richest Man Interested in Buying Struggling Manchester United

• Sir Jim Ratcliffe has expressed interest in buying a stake in Man United with a view to taking full ownership of the club in due course
• The Glazers, who have owned the club since 2005, have had a bumpy ride in charge of the club, with fans staging several protests against them in the past
• United's poor start to the new season already has a section of fans plotting an anti-Glazer protest ahead of the club's clash with Liverpool
• The Glazers are understood to be considering selling a minority stake in the club

Britain's richest man Sir Jim Ratcliffe has confirmed his interest in buying Premier League side Manchester United.

Current owners, The Glazer Family, who have owned the club since 2005, have been facing opposition from United fans who want them out.

According to 90min, fans have protested against The Glazers on several occasions before, most prominently in 2005 as the takeover was being sealed.

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The most recent protest came in 2021 as a response to the failed Super League breakaway.

It is understood that another anti-Glazer protest is planned ahead of United's clash against Liverpool.

The development is in the wake of the Red Devils' disappointing start to the new season that has them sitting bottom of the log after losing two of their opening matches.

Sir Jim Ratcliffe interested in buying Manchester United

Sir Jim Ratcliffe, an ardent Man United fan has now declared his interest in buying the Premier League club.

According to Metro UK, Ratcliffe is keen on buying a stake in United with a view to taking full control of the club.

The same has since been confirmed by his spokesperson, who told The Times:

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"If the club is for sale, Jim is definitely a potential buyer."

"If something like this was possible, we would be interested in talking with a view to long-term ownership," the spokesman added.

Elon Musk jokes about buying Man United

Earlier, Sports Brief reported business mogul Elon Musk has excited Manchester United fans that he might buy the club as the fans continue to put pressure on the current owners.

Musk, known for his jokes on Twitter, quickly clarified he was joking and that he had no interest in buying a sports team

He then changed tune again, saying that if he were to buy a club in future, it would be the Red Devils, indicating that he has always been a fan since his childhood