It has been nearly a year since Manchester United owners the Glazers first announced their plans to 'seek strategic alternatives' for the club.
The Americans could not find an agreement with Sheikh Jassim Bin Hamad Al Thani, who pulled out of the race in dramatic circumstances following his £5.5billion offer.
That has meant that Sir Jim Ratcliffe looks set to take a 25 per cent stake in the club. However, such a scenario would leave the Glazers in situ at Old Trafford. READ MORE: United's forgotten talent once compared to Paul Scholes looks destined to leave READ MORE: "I am certain" - Two reasons why Ten Hag is confident United will come good It is believed that Sir Jim will have the option to acquire more shares in the coming years ahead of a potential phased takeover of the club.
That could leave the opportunity for other investors to potentially get involved with the INEOS-backed bid at Old Trafford. One of those could even be Reds legend David Beckham, who is currently joint-owner of MLS franchise Inter Miami, has recently hinted about being open to a potential return to United.