The sale of Manchester United has been dragging on for a long time. With fans wanting the current American billionaires, the Glazer family, to sell the club, they have received bids from all over the world. However, there are many complications in the selling process of the famous English soccer club.
One of the bidders for the club is Sheikh Jassim bin Hamad al Thani. The Qatari bankers are looking to get hold of the club and bring it back to its promised land. But, as the deal slows down, Sheikh Jassim is becoming highly unlikely to own the club. Instead, the billionaires are switching their attention to other waters.
According to El Pais, reports are emerging on how a $900 million value club is attracting interest for Qatari bankers. Hence, things are looking interesting for the bidding wars.
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Qatari investors switch attention from Manchester United to other clubs
After launching a fourth bid to buy Man United, there are no updates on the recent bid. Preferably, the club looks to bring in Sir Jim Ratcliffe as he is a loyal fan of the club. As the deal with United is in doubt, Sheikh Jassim is interested in buying West Ham United. Despite their Premier League season not being up to the mark, they lie in 14th position. But, the club reached the Europa Conference League final and will play against the Italian side Fiorentina.
🚨🚨| NEW: Sheikh Jassim will consider BUYING West Ham if his bid for Manchester United falls through.
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Reports suggest the billionaire is ” beginning to assess other entry options in the Premier League.” The potential owners are impressed with the club’s stature and the stadium. With a capacity of 60,000, they regularly fill the stands with their passionate fans. As matchday income is crucial for a club’s finances, it is a sensible option for the owners, who need not spend millions on a club that looks to delay its selling process.
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The Sheikh made a bid of $5 billion to capture the club. Hence, the deal looks complicated as the Ineos Group is in a pole position to purchase the club.
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Who will buy the prestigious club in England?
Although the Glazer family looks to sell the club, the deal is under troubled waters. For instance, they won’t sell the majority of the stake. But they want the new owners to take control while holding a little stake in the club. The sale of Manchester United goes on and on. For the Qatari group, they also have Tottenham Hotspur in their sights.
Whoever they own would be sensational for the club. The potential for the owners to invest heavily in the club is incredible. There’s enough funding to revolutionize the club. Thus, who do you think the next owners of United would be?
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