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Sir Jim Ratcliffe investment may give Manchester United transfer advantage in race for two players

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Sir Jim Ratcliffe is in the spotlight as he waits for his partial takeover of Manchester United to become a reality. The pressure has never been higher to see change during the second half of United’s season and fans will be hoping Sir Jim's INEOS team can ring in the changes to help improve the club's situation.

Ratcliffe has control over a variety of businesses in his portfolio as an investor and will draw from his experience under his previous sports investments.

The INEOS founder already owns OGC Nice, which is in the French Ligue 1, which raises questions over whether it is against FIFA or UEFA rules to buy or loan players from a club you already own.

The short answer is no. It is no secret that for years, large clubs have had football groups that try to combine the power of many clubs to maximise profit and resources. READ MORE: Manchester United to find out within days if they will face Financial Fair Play charge READ MORE: Manchester United told former coach could return as manager after 'phenomenal' spell away This is no new element.

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