Could the Glazer family really kick Sir Jim Ratcliffe out of Manchester United ? The answer is yes.

However, it's highly unlikely, so here is an explainer of the headlines you may have seen.

When Ratcliffe acquired a minority stake at Old Trafford in February 2024, a clause was inserted into the deal which essentially stipulated the Glazers would have the ability to force all shareholders - including Ineos - to sell their shares after 18 months of the investment being signed off.

The ‘drag-along clause’ means the Glazer family have the right to sell to a third party, and to force Ratcliffe to sell his shares; however, Ratcliffe has the right to match any such offer.

Drag-alongs are commonplace in the business world. They make it easier for a company to be sold, as they prevent the

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