Sir Jim Ratcliffe will be looking to tap into nostalgia if he becomes a part owner of Man Utd.
It is an important week for the future of Manchester United, but it is also one that could play into fond memories of their illustrious past.
While the Qatari bid focused on returning United to their 'former glories', Ratcliffe didn't mention recent struggles himself, instead focusing on a 'United anchored in its proud history and roots in the north west'. Those comments suggest that redeveloping Old Trafford will play a key role in his plans going forward, with the 70-year-old well aware of the work that needs to be done to the famous old stadium.
For many fans, conquering Europe is the greatest feat of all. It doesn't require the consistency of a league title win and relies on a little bit of luck along the way. For those reasons, United haven't won as many as they should have. Winning the Champions League alone would not be enough to become the best team in the world again, but that ambition reflects a generation of United supporters whose one slight criticism of Sir Alex Ferguson was that he didn't win one or two more Champions Leagues.
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