A Manchester United fan has graffitied a billboard welcoming Sir Jim Ratcliffe to the city. The billboard was spotted outside Old Trafford last week of Sir Jim with his arms outstretched bearing the message, 'Welcome to Manchester'.
In 2009, Manchester City famously displayed a billboard announcing the signing of Carlos Tevez from rivals United with a similar design and slogan.
The billionaire INEOS owner is imminently set to acquire a 25 per cent stake in United - and the deal could finally be announced in the coming weeks.
Sir Jim's arrival will signal an end to a protracted takeover process for the Reds, following the Glazers' announcement to 'seek strategic alternatives' in November 2022. READ MORE: 'He shouldn't be there' - Graeme Souness identifies player Man United should let go READ MORE: Gary Lineker names 'unacceptable' thing Erik ten Hag has done at Manchester United Sir Jim quickly became one of two leading contenders to take over at Old Trafford, with Qatari banker Sheikh Jassim bin Hamad Al-Thani also submitting an offer for a full takeover.