SIR JIM RATCLIFFE has called on Sir Dave Brailsford to help his Manchester United takeover bid, according to reports.
The billionaire is the only British party in the running to buy the club and he hopes to take advantage of that fact.
Brailsford, the guru behind British Cycling’s success in recent years, has been tasked with building a team capable of transforming United, report The Times.
And Ineos’ director of sport has already set about trying to recruit the best in sports science, analysis, recruitment and even training ground infrastructure.
Ratcliffe seemingly wants no stone left unturned and he will hope such meticulous preparation convinces the Raine Group to sell to him.
The investment banking group is in charge of overseeing the sale process and the interested parties met with Red Devils chiefs this week.
Ratcliffe reportedly remains confident of completing a takeover despite interest from a Qatari party and Elliott management.
Brailsford’s influence could be key as he has a successful track record working in sport and alongside Ratcliffe.
The two partnered up in 2019 following Ineos’ takeover of cycling Team Sky, which Brailsford has headed as general manager since its inception in 2010.
Brailsford, 59, also has experience working in football after being appointed sporting director at Ligue Un side Nice in December 2021, another club owned by Ineos.
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However Ratcliffe’s bid is believed to be worth £1billion less than Sheikh Jassim’s offer, which means the Glazers could opt for the Qataris.
In fact both parties could be rejected as their offers fail to meet the Glazers’ £5bn valuation.
Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
