Manchester United takeover latest as Sir Jim Ratcliffe meets Erik ten Hag
The race to takeover Manchester United has started to begin this week as prospective bidders arrive in the city to meet club officials.
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Sir Dave Brailsford profiled as cycling chief attends Manchester United takeover talks
Sir Dave Brailsford was with Sir Jim Ratcliffe at Old Trafford on Friday morning as the INEOS founder met Manchester United officials for takeover talks.
Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag meets Sir Jim Ratcliffe during takeover talks
Erik ten Hag met Sir Jim Ratcliffe on Friday morning as the Manchester-born businessman visited Carrington during talks over his bid to buy the club.
Qatari bid delegation visit Man United: reports
The representatives of a Qatari banker reportedly visited Manchester United on Thursday as the battle to buy the Premier League club heats up.
Manchester United takeover latest: Glazers advisor claim made as process continues
Another new week brings a number of new rumours about the Manchester United takeover process.
'Too stupid for words' – Remco Evenepoel to Ineos rumours shut down by Patrick Lefevere after media storm
Quick-Step Alpha Vinyl boss Patrick Lefevere has shut down rumours linking world champion Remco Evenepoel to Ineos Grenadiers as “too stupid for words.” The cycling transfer rumour mill was sent spiralling on Wednesday when Lefevere said that Dave Brailsford had sent him a text, saying to let Ineos know if they wanted to sell Evenepoel. Ad This came on the back of reports saying that Ineos owner Jim Ratcliffe is desperate to win the Tour de France and sees Evenepoel as the key to recapturing the Grand Tour.
Remco Evenepoel linked with Ineos move, Quick-Step boss Patrick Lefevere reveals text from Dave Brailsford
Ineos Grenadiers are reportedly exploring a move for Remco Evenepoel, with Quick-Step Alpha Vinyl team principal Patrick Lefevere and the Belgian sensation’s father refusing to dampen the speculation. Evenepoel became the youngest road race world champion in 29 years in Wollongong, Australia last week to complete a stellar season that has also yielded victories at Liege-Bastogne-Liege and La Vuelta. Ad It is Evenepoel’s credentials at Grand Tours that are said to interest Ineos, with VeloNews claiming their billionaire owner Jim Ratcliffe is “desperate to land a potential Tour de France winner who can deliver immediate success”.