Man City unveiled Tevez as their newest high-profile recruit of the Abu Dhabi spending revolution by plastering an advertising board with a picture of the Argentinian alongside the words ‘welcome to Manchester’.

The unofficial image of Ratcliffe is now being used in similar fashion after a board was erected near Old Trafford showcasing the expected new investor.

Sir Jim Ratcliffe is still waiting to have his investment in Manchester United confirmed

A sign has been erected on a road near Old Trafford showing Ratcliffe and the words ‘welcome to Manchester’

The sign that has been erected alongside a road near the club’s stadium features Ratcliffe with his arm stretched out and reading ‘welcome to Manchester’.

It isn’t as big as the wall art that Tevez celebrated his transfer to the Etihad with in 2009 just a year after winning the Premier League and Champions League with United, but is still prominent next to the main road.

The INEOS chief is closing in on securing his 25 per cent stake in United, after beating competition to invest in the club.

Ratcliffe wants to target homegrown talent over foreign stars after Mail Sport exclusively revealed his early plans and targets for success at United.

However, confirmation of his investment is still waiting to be confirmed with lawyers painstakingly analysing every detail before the green light is given for shares to be transferred.

Man City once erected a huge billboard showcasing Carlos Tevez after he joined the club having previously played at United