Sir Jim Ratcliffe is expected to answer questions about a possible Manchester United takeover later tonight.
The president and founder of INEOS has long received a suggestion to bid for the club.
In August, a spokesman for Ratcliffe confirmed that the billionaire was interested in buying a stake in United.
However, there has been little noise since then.
That will change after 6pm, with FT Live featuring an interview with Sir Jim Ratcliffe.
The agenda lists ‘Manchester United’ and ‘Next acquisition targets’ as key discussion points for the interview.
He is also expected to be asked about his belated bid for Chelsea earlier in the year, a bid many industry insiders believed was a ‘calling card’ for the Glazer family.
If Ratcliffe announces his intentions to initiate a takeover tonight, fans are sure to welcome his investment with open arms.
United’s infrastructure has suffered greatly under Glazer ownership, with the club’s stadium and training facilities in particular falling far short of the quality of its nearest rivals.
Mismanagement and poor decision-making at executive level has plagued the Red Devils since Sir Alex Ferguson’s retirement and United have suffered on the pitch as a result.
None of that has helped the Glazer family continue to reap dividends from the club, even in the absence of on-field success and financial growth.
The Peoples Person will keep readers up to date on all developments in what could be a historic moment for Manchester United fans.
