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.