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Leicester boss Brendan Rodgers issues warning over Qatari Sheikh Manchester United takeover bid
19.02.2023 - 15:57 / manchestereveningnews.co.uk
Leicester City manager Brendan Rodgers has warned Manchester United risk turning into a "plaything" if their Qatari takeover is given the green light to go ahead.
It was confirmed on Friday evening, just under two hours before the 10pm 'soft deadline' set by The Raine Group, that Qatari banker Sheikh Jassim bin Hamad Al Thani had submitted a formal offer to complete a takeover of the club. He has been joined in lodging an official bid by British billionaire Sir Jim Ratcliffe.
It has been reported elsewhere that Al Thani's offer could exceed the €5billion mark, meaning United, if a deal does go through, would be the subject of the most expensive takeover in the history of sport. The Qatari, who has described himself as a lifelong United supporter, has vowed to invest in several areas of the club, meaning he has the potential to return the club to its former glories.
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However, Leicester chief Rodgers, speaking ahead of his side's visit to Old Trafford on Sunday afternoon, has addressed his fears about how much money could end up being thrown about by United if a takeover goes through. He is seemingly uneasy about the prospect of a deal happening and has warned it will become even more difficult for his team to compete on an even keel.
"When you go back, it used to be the richest guy in the city who owned his local club and it was a great honour for him," said Rodgers. "Those times have changed.
"It's becoming increasingly difficult. For the likes of ourselves, money can distort reality, and I think it's important the governance of the game is looked after. With that, I mean keeping the playing field as equal as we possibly can, otherwise it will become a top four or then a
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