Sir Jim Ratcliffe

The list compliers estimated the Ratcliffe, who is originally from Failsworth in Oldham, to be worth almost £30billion.

Sheikh Jassim and Sir Jim Ratcliffe have been the only two to go public with their bids, but there could be other proposals received before the deadline.

Prospective owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe says he will not pay a 'stupid' price for the club.