Manchester United have reportedly told prospective buyers of the club to formalise bids by mid-February amid interest from the Middle East, Asia and America.
The Glazer family, who bought United for £790million back in 2005, put the Old Trafford club on the market in November. Mirror Football understands the family is looking for as much as £8billion to sell – a fee that eclipses the £4.2bn Todd Boehly paid for Chelsea.
Britain’s richest man, Sir Jim Ratcliffe could make an offer after he previously received calls from the club’s fanbase and ex-United director Michael Knighton to get involved in a takeover, but he poured cold water on the suggestion earlier this year.
However, according to the Telegraph, Ratcliffe is said to be monitoring the situation closely and those in power at Old Trafford anticipate that he will make a bid, even if he has not yet had formal talks over a potential takeover.
However, according to the Telegraph, Ratcliffe is said to be monitoring the situation closely and those in power at Old Trafford anticipate that he will make a bid, even if he has not yet had formal talks over a potential takeover.
Ratcliffe will face major competition to buy United, as the club has received serious interest from the Middle East, Asia and America.
It is reported that some parties who expressed interest in buying Chelsea last year will return with improved offers. There is likely to be a huge level of interest in buying United – who many view as the world’s biggest football club.
Mirror
