How rich is Sir Jim Ratcliffe? Net worth amid Manchester United takeover talk

British billionaire Sir Jim Ratcliffe is being touted as Manchester United’s next potential owner, having confirmed he is interested in buying the club.

Ratcliffe’s intentions were confirmed on Wednesday after it was reported that the Glazers were considering selling a minority stake in United, and were discussing it with potential investors. When asked by The Times about a possible takeover, a spokesperson said: "If the club is for sale, Jim is definitely a potential buyer.

"If something like this was possible, we would be interested in talking with a view to long-term ownership. This is not about the money that has been spent or not spent. Jim is looking at what can be done now and, knowing how important the club is to the city, it feels like the time is right for a reset."

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A boyhood United fan, Ratcliffe has long been linked with a takeover at Old Trafford, although he has talked down the possibility in previous interviews. Having been involved in a last-minute bid to take over at Chelsea earlier this year, he certainly seems to be ready to get involved in the Premier League.

Ratcliffe is best known as the owner of the chemical company Ineos, with his net worth making him the richest man in the UK. But just how much is he worth?

There are varying reports on just how much Ratcliffe is worth. The good news for United fans is he should have enough to make a takeover go through.

Bloomberg’s billionaire index has him listed with a net worth of $7.12billion, roughly £5.93bn. Other reports suggest his net worth could be up to $14.7bn, while Forbes had his net worth estimated at $16.3bn.

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