Dark clouds may have enveloped Old Trafford - but one group of experts is predicting a bright future for Manchester United.
Global investment bankers UBS say the arrival of Sir Jim Ratcliffe and INEOS following their 29 per cent acquisition of the beleaguered Premier League giants 'should (eventually)' see the fallen giants return to the top.
The Swiss-based group has carried out an in-depth, 41-page analysis of the business – seen by Mail Sport - and its findings may raise eyebrows given INEOS's rocky start.
UBS is predicting a return to the top four and Champions League football within four seasons for United and vast revenues that could break the £1bn barrier.