Sir Jim Ratcliffe's partial takeover of Manchester United will reportedly allow the club to make a significant investment in the playing squad in the summer while remaining within the bounds of Financial Fair Play regulations.
Ratcliffe's £1.3bn deal to purchase a 25% stake in United was announced on Christmas Eve after months of speculation, with the 71-year-old taking over football operations once the deal has been cleared by the Premier League.
As part of the deal the INEOS Group CEO also committed to a £235m equity investment in the club, a move which will have a significant impact on United's FFP situation.