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Man United: Michael Knighton admits he doesn't have funds to buy out Glazer family

Michael Knighton has admitted he doesn't have the funds himself to buy out Manchester United from the Glazer family - but hinted his aim is to get Sir Jim Ratcliffe involved instead.

The man who came close to buying the Old Trafford club in 1989 claimed in an interview with a fan-run YouTube channel last week that he was planning a 'hostile bid.'

The 70-year-old spoke out strongly against the unpopular American owners of the club, who are the target of ongoing fan protests.

But he has now said even with the backing of a consortium of businessmen he has been speaking to, he would not be able to afford the £4billion asking price set by the Glazers.