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Billionaire who sponsored Kipchoge's INEOS Challenge interested in buying stake in Man Utd

Kenya's Eliud Kipchoge (R) celebrates with Ineos owner Jim Ratcliffe (L) after busting the mythical two-hour barrier for the marathon on October 12 2019 in Vienna

British billionaire Jim Ratcliffe is interested in buying a stake in Manchester United, with a view to taking full control if the Glazers are looking for new investment in the club.

The club's owners, the American Glazer family, are under pressure with United sitting bottom of the Premier League after two games of the season.

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