Manchester United are believed to be on the cusp of welcoming Sir Jim Ratcliffe onboard as INEOS Sport closes in on securing a 25 per cent stake the club.
The chemical giant is understood to be edging closer and closer towards wrapping up a minority stake, ending what has been a year of speculation and frustration.
Reports on Friday suggested that the announcement could arrive by Monday. While that is a matter out of Erik ten Hag and his players' control, they are now just over a week away from resuming their Premier League campaign against Everton.
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