Manchester United have reportedly opened talks with Qatari investors as
speculation intensifies over the future ownership of the Premier League
giants ahead of a deadline for bids.The American Glazer family, who completed their takeover of the
20-times English champions in 2005, announced in November that they were
open to a sale or investment. British billionaire Jim Ratcliffe’s Ineos
company officially joined the race to buy the club last month — the only
bidder to publicly declare an interest so far.
speculation intensifies over the future ownership of the Premier League
giants ahead of a deadline for bids.The American Glazer family, who completed their takeover of the
20-times English champions in 2005, announced in November that they were
open to a sale or investment. British billionaire Jim Ratcliffe’s Ineos
company officially joined the race to buy the club last month — the only
bidder to publicly declare an interest so far.
Potential buyers are understood to have until February 17 to table offers.
Sources said a group of private investors from Qatar want to buy United and
talks have taken place with the club’s hierarchy, confident that theirs
would be the strongest bid.
