Mercedes Formula 1 chief Toto Wolff has said he is open to investing in Manchester United - and hinted he could even be joined in a future business venture by Lewis Hamilton.
Wolff is the executive director of Mercedes' Formula 1 branch alongside INEOS founder Sir Jim Ratcliffe. The British billionaire has been in the race to take over at United for many months now and is on the verge of joining the boardroom at Old Trafford.
Last month, Ratcliffe's main rival Sheikh Jassim bin Hamad Al-Thani withdrew from the process due to the Glazers' valuation of the club.
This has since left the door open for the boyhood United fan to acquire an initial 25 per cent stake in the Reds. READ MORE: The celebrities who would love to be involved in takeover READ MORE: United fans sent Ratcliffe warning While there has yet to be any official confirmation on this deal, it is widely expected Ratcliffe will reach an agreement before the end of 2023.