Manchester United FC

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Manchester United takeover: Key questions answered about ... (Sky Sports)

Sky Sports News chief reporter Kaveh Solhekol answers questions around a potential Man Utd takeover, including if Qatari interest is rivalling Sir Jim ...

"The second thing is that the club needs to be now in good hands and with someone who has feelings for the club. A winning Manchester United is difficult to stop - we've seen that in the past. If you look at Liverpool, Anfield is being developed and they have a virtually brand-new training ground, so the investment required in infrastructure would be less. "Sir Jim Ratcliffe was born in Manchester and knows the area. Especially when there is probably around £1bn needed to be spent on improvements to the training ground, stadium and general infrastructure? It could be done before the end of the season but there is no hard or fast deadline, as there was with Chelsea. Al-Khelaifi is also the president of Paris Saint-Germain and the European Club Association and UEFA rules would make it difficult for QSI to own another big European club, although they have recently bought a 21 per cent stake in Portuguese club Braga. Chelsea went for £2.5bn but Newcastle was picked up for £300m - and PSG cost the relatively small amount of £60m in 2011, less than some players are signed for these days! The Glazer family want £6bn for the club - but it is currently valued at £2.9bn on the New York Stock Exchange. If QSI bought Man Utd, for example, they could noy play in the Champions League in the same season as PSG. Last year there were more than 100 expressions of interest in buying Chelsea - although that was an exceptional case, with a deadline driven by a global news story and also the aspect of some bidders looking for publicity. Liverpool and Man Utd are effectively for sale and there are lots of other clubs looking for investment.

Erik ten Hag set to ignore Joel Glazer wish after huge Man Utd ... (Mirror.co.uk)

Manchester United boss Erik ten Hag is expected to be given a significant transfer budget if a takeover is completed, which could lead to a major squad ...

[Join the debate!](https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/news/manutd-takeover-ten-hag-glazer-29168519#comments-section) Do you think Man Utd should be trying to move Martial on in the summer? And with the Glazers no longer set to be in the picture, it is highly unlikely that Martial will be given another unexpected Old Trafford lifeline by Ten Hag. [Cristiano Ronaldo](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/cristiano-ronaldo) back in November, finding a new No.9 is United's top summer priority. After being farmed out on loan during the second half of last season, Martial was handed a shock reprieve by Ten Hag following his arrival in the summer. Such a sum is not expected to be an issue for Manchester United, who kept their powder dry in the January transfer window; especially if a lucrative takeover is finalised in the coming months. [The Manchester Evening News](https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/anthony-martial-man-united-transfer-26165213) claimed earlier this week that, with a takeover on the horizon, Martial is among a group of players who [could be offloaded at the end of the current campaign.](https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/man-utd-transfers-maguire-martial-29131509) Any move would see Martial's eight-year association with the club come to an abrupt end. [Let us know here.](https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/news/manutd-takeover-ten-hag-glazer-29168519#comments-section) [Joel Glazer,](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/joel-glazer) who it was once claimed even stepped in to prevent the striker from being sold during [Jose Mourinho's](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/jose-mourinho) tenure. [The Daily Mail,](https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-11724143/Manchester-United-Qatari-investors-make-bid-club-DAYS.html) the Qatari group are confident that their package will 'blow the competition out of the water' and are willing to hand [Erik ten Hag](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/erik-ten-hag) a substantial transfer war chest to take [Manchester United](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/manchester-united-fc) [back to the pinnacle of European football.](https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/news/man-utd-qatar-takeover-glazers-29160589) [Tottenham](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/tottenham-hotspur-fc) talisman [Harry Kane](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/harry-kane) and [Napoli](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/napoli) forward Victor Osimhen have emerged as [two of the club's top targets this week.](https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/manutd-ten-hag-kane-transfer-29158951) But neither are likely to come cheap, with Spurs and Napoli both expected to demand in excess of £100million for their respective star strikers. [putting Manchester United on the market,](https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/news/breaking-man-utd-sale-glazers-28560104) the takeover process is beginning to heat up. [Sir Jim Ratcliffe](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/jim-ratcliffe) had already publicly confirmed that he would be bidding for the club, but reports on Tuesday night revealed that a group of wealthy Qatari investors are now [ready to launch a bid of their own](https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/news/man-utd-takeover-sale-qatar-29159663) to acquire the club from the Glazers.

Is a Liverpool takeover in doubt, following the Manchester United ... (FourFourTwo)

Liverpool were the subject of rumour that they could be bought out by Qatari investors – now it seems as if Manchester United could be chosen instead.

Just last month, however, Qatari journalist [Mohammed Saeed Alkaabi](https://twitter.com/Qatari) (opens in new tab) [claimed](https://twitter.com/TheAnfieldTalk/status/1614733592130625536) (opens in new tab) that, "Qatar are giving priority to the acquisition of [Liverpool](https://www.fourfourtwo.com/liverpool) Football Club." [claimed](https://twitter.com/alexmiller73/status/1623227563123306496) (opens in new tab) that the Qatar Investment Authority group (QIA) are the group "in talks with Liverpool FC." An encyclopedia of football shirts and boots knowledge – both past and present – Mark has also been to the FA Cup and League Cup finals for FFT and has written pieces for the mag ranging on subjects from Bobby Robson's season at Barcelona to Robinho's career. PSG's owners, QSI, are also [said to be interested in investing in the Premier League](https://www.footballfancast.com/tottenham-hotspur-news/tottenham-hotspur-qsi-levy-qatar-enic-takeover) (opens in new tab) following a meeting with [Tottenham Hotspur](https://www.fourfourtwo.com/tottenham-hotspur) chairman Daniel Levy. "A source has outlined that there's a growing feeling FSG aren't interested in completely selling Liverpool," they claim. You will receive a verification email shortly. [The Athletic's](https://theathletic.com/4157792/2023/02/06/bellingham-manchester-united-liverpool-charlton/) Matt Slater, meanwhile, has referenced interest in Liverpool from the American-based Harris Blitzer Sports & Entertainment, too – so the Merseysiders may be sold to new American owners. The sale of Mark White has been a staff writer on FourFourTwo since joining in January 2020, writing pieces for both online and the magazine. [The Mirror](https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/news/liverpool-takeover-fsg-sale-latest-29138147) (opens in new tab), Liverpool owners Fenway Sports Group are not interested in selling the whole of the club. [the Mail](https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-11724143/Manchester-United-Qatari-investors-make-bid-club-DAYS.html) (opens in new tab), United's potential investors are unrelated to Qatar Sports Investments, who own [PSG](https://www.fourfourtwo.com/psg) – and though the actual identities of the groups involved are unknown so far, they could be different investors to those interested in buying Liverpool. [Manchester United](https://www.fourfourtwo.com/manchester-united) could [receive bids from a Qatar-based group within days](https://www.fourfourtwo.com/news/manchester-united-man-utd-manu-set-for-massive-qatar-takeover-bid-in-the-coming-days), with big plans to [invest in Erik ten Hag's squad](https://www.fourfourtwo.com/news/manchester-united-man-utd-manu-will-invest-heavily-in-the-squad-after-qatari-takeover-report) and even [renovate Old Trafford](https://www.fourfourtwo.com/news/manchester-united-man-utd-manu-could-demolish-old-trafford-after-qatari-takeover-report).

Why Manchester United Stock Is Winning Today (Nasdaq)

What happenedA deep-pocketed bidder is reportedly lining up an offer for Manchester United (NYSE: MANU), and investors are cheering the development.

The Motley Fool has no position in any of the stocks mentioned. For Manchester United fans and shareholders who have endured a lot of ups and downs in recent years, the reported interest is reason for excitement. [Lou Whiteman](https://www.fool.com/author/16760/) has no position in any of the stocks mentioned. Sir Jim Ratcliffe, a Manchester United supporter who is CEO of British chemicals company INEOS, is rumored to interested, and if reports out of the U.K. Sovereign wealth funds based in the Middle East have been behind some of the biggest deals in European sports in recent years, including the takeover of United's crosstown rival Manchester City Football Club and last year's purchase of Newcastle United F.C. Manchester United is one of the most storied names in the English Premier League, and one of the few large soccer clubs that trades on U.S.

Arsenal face multiple challenges amid Qatari takeover of ... (Football.London)

Manchester United are the subject of a potential takeover from a Qatari-backed consortium and should the deal go through, Arsenal are expected to face a ...

The Gunners may be at the top and potentially even this season’s title winners, but the years to come might prove far more difficult. Manchester United have already beaten Arsenal to a notable target in the previous summer transfer window with It is gradually on the rise with improved wages for Gabriel Magalhaes and Gabriel Martinelli, with further discussions for William Saliba and Bukayo Saka underway. Arsenal have been able to build their new squad by amassing a group with a significant proportion of young players. Of course, this assumes that the Arsenal ownership wouldn’t respond with their own substantial step up in investment. Chelsea have an interest and Man Utd have previously been credited with eyeing up the midfielder. With more money, a football side typically sees more success. [Arsenal ](https://www.football.london/arsenal-fc/)might have to face yet another big-money contender as they try to secure elite-level status once again. They have worked their way back to the top through smart spending and efficient decision-making. football.london has taken a look at the three things we predict will definitely happen should the buyout be successful. [Gabriel Jesus' likely return game for Arsenal revealed with Mikel Arteta to get dream scenario](https://www.football.london/arsenal-fc/news/gabriel-jesus-arsenal-return-arteta-26176896) [Arsene Wenger can hand Mikel Arteta solution to right-back variety with Arsenal throwback pick](https://www.football.london/arsenal-fc/news/arsene-wenger-mikel-arteta-arsenal-26181878) [When Arsenal will make Folarin Balogun transfer decision as next season's plans 'revealed'](https://www.football.london/arsenal-fc/transfer-news/arsenal-folarin-balogun-transfer-plans-26185429) [Mikel Arteta may have changed his mind on £34m signing Fabio Vieira after key Arsenal decisions](https://www.football.london/arsenal-fc/news/mikel-arteta-arsenal-fabio-vieira-26178087) [Arsenal news and transfers LIVE: All the latest news, rumours and gossip from the Emirates Stadium](https://www.football.london/arsenal-fc/news/arsenal-news-transfers-live-eduardo-26182728) [Mesut Ozil](https://www.google.com/url?client=internal-element-cse&cx=015440420724022033189%3Affvnfhyzjuy&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.football.london%2Farsenal-fc%2Fplayers%2Farsenals-30-million-concern-mikel-21917585&sa=U&ved=2ahUKEwinmJDu74X9AhXVRvEDHa4iBCAQFnoECAAQAg&usg=AOvVaw33zj7u5BBTNj2cB5ixn5nN), [Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang](https://www.google.com/url?client=internal-element-cse&cx=015440420724022033189%3Affvnfhyzjuy&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.football.london%2Farsenal-fc%2Ftransfer-news%2Fpablo-mari-arsenal-arteta-aubameyang-23276032&sa=U&ved=2ahUKEwjD_-X074X9AhV-cKQEHepkCNwQFnoECAYQAg&usg=AOvVaw3EzL7IpOf8PcY2oje_D68L) and [Alexandre Lacazette](https://www.google.com/url?client=internal-element-cse&cx=015440420724022033189%3Affvnfhyzjuy&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.football.london%2Farsenal-fc%2Fnews%2Falexandre-lacazette-sends-arsenal-warning-23158649&sa=U&ved=2ahUKEwjAlrT674X9AhU_TKQEHW3TC7IQFnoECAAQAQ&usg=AOvVaw1-MyiZ2KvuoPJ-HDCbB8hD) have left in recent years to see the overall structure of player payment decrease.

Will Qatar buy Manchester United? Everything we know so far after ... (iNews)

Qatar already own Paris Saint-Germain and there are concerns about potential clashes between ownership of the two top European clubs ... Qatari Emir Sheikh Tamim ...

[Newcastle United](https://inews.co.uk/topic/newcastle-united-fc?ico=in-line_link) in October 2021. [Britain’s richest man Sir Jim Ratcliffe](https://inews.co.uk/sport/football/man-united-takeover-sir-jim-ratcliffe-announcement-potential-owners-2092877?ico=in-line_link) announced [ his interest in bidding](https://inews.co.uk/sport/football/man-utd-takeover-sir-jim-ratcliffe-glazers-6bn-valuation-2091255?ico=in-line_link) for United last month, with the Ineos Group owner and lifelong United fan viewed as a popular option among the club’s fans. However, the announcement has clearly been popular with the stock markets, as shares in United have risen 17 per cent since the initial reports of a Qatari bid. [Chelsea](https://inews.co.uk/topic/chelsea-fc?ico=in-line_link), have been appointed as the exclusive financial adviser for the deal, with the bidding deadline in mid-February. It is currently unclear how this potential clash would be dealt with by Uefa, as two clubs under the same ownership currently cannot meet in their competitions. [Premier League](https://inews.co.uk/topic/premier-league?ico=in-line_link) club up for sale, saying it was “commencing a process to explore strategic alternatives”.

Billionaire Jim Ratcliffe Taps JPMorgan, Goldman to Advise on Man ... (Bloomberg)

British billionaire Jim Ratcliffe has hired JPMorgan Chase & Co. and Goldman Sachs Group Inc. to advise him on a bid for Manchester United FC, the English ...