Manchester United's share price on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) has skyrocketed amid Sir Jim Ratcliffe confirming buying interest.

The Glazer family finally indicated that they could sell a stake in the Red Devils this week, leading to Ratcliffe's interest emerging.

The British billionaire's potential involvement has hugely affected United's share price on the NYSE, seeing it rise to $13.77 (£11.47) - a 15 per cent higher sum than last week.

According to the Times' Martyn Ziegler, this rise has seen shares become worth £200million more than at this time last week.

Shares in United on the NYSE cost $11.35 (£9.46) on August 9 - 21 per cent less than they cost today.