Man Utd takeover news LIVE: US billionaire ‘buys one million shares’ ahead of Jim Ratcliffe deal, Kylian Mbappe boost

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BILLIONAIRE hedge fund manager Leon Cooperman has secured a stake in Manchester United after buying 1million shares for $17m (£13.5m).

The news of the 80-year-old’s investment comes with the announcement for Jim Ratcliffe’s deal for 25% of the club expected within days. Cooperman has with a net worth of over £2bn.

Elsewhere, United have been handed a major boost in the hunt for Kylian Mbappe.

Real Madrid – favourites to sign the PSG superstar – cannot afford his wages when his contract runs out next summer, according to reports.

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