Formula 1 star Sir Lewis Hamilton has been asked about the possibility of launching a joint takeover bid of Manchester United with British billionaire Sir Jim Ratcliffe.
The seven-time F1 champion, who drives for Mercedes, was previously named as part of Sir Martin Broughton's consortium, who were keen on purchasing Chelsea earlier this year, despite the Briton previously declaring himself to be an Arsenal fan.
Tennis star Serena Williams was also set to join Hamilton in joining Broughton's consortium, with reports suggesting that the pair had pledged to invest £10m each after becoming established investors in recent years. ALSO READ: Diogo Dalot can make United change their transfer plans However, a move to buy the London club failed to materialise, with a consortium led by Todd Boehly and Clearlake Capital agreeing a deal to buy Chelsea in May.
Meanwhile, United's Glazer family owners have come under increased scrutiny in recent years, and United's supporters have been protesting against their ownership in recent weeks and months.