INEOS founder and Britain's richest man Sir Jim Ratcliffe has admitted negotiating with all of the Glazer siblings during the Manchester United takeover is difficult in extracts leaked from a new book.
16.06.2023 - 05:18 / manchestereveningnews.co.uk
Here are your Wednesday morning Manchester United headlines.
Qatar takeover U-turn
The Qatari media outlet that claimed Sheikh Jassim had won the bidding process to take over Manchester United has backtracked on its original report.
The potential sale of United by the Glazers has been ongoing for several months, with the American family announcing in November that they were exploring 'strategic alternatives' for investment.
Multiple parties expressed interest throughout, but via a series of deadlines both Sheikh Jassim and Sir Jim Ratcliffe emerged as the two front-runners.
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The news broke late on Monday evening that the Qatari banker's bid - which is for a 100% takeover from the Glazers - had been successful amid competition from INEOS founder Ratcliffe.
Read the full story here.
Elanga transfer
RB Leipzig midfielder Emil Forsberg says he will sit down with his club president to discuss a potential move for Anthony Elanga.
The Swede has already spoken to countryman Elanga about the prospect and has boasted about the German club’s reputation for enhancing the careers of young players. Elanga, 21, is tipped to leave United this summer after clocking only seven starts in 26 games this season.
United have halved their asking price to £10m, preferring a permanent move away so cash can be brought in to facilitate arrivals. More outgoings are expected than arrivals as United try to navigate Financial Fair Play rules following last year’s £225m spend.
Forsberg says he endeavours to discover if Leipzig are interested in a move for Elanga, the 31-year-old an admirer of the United academy graduate. “I will sit down with the president, with Oliver
INEOS founder and Britain's richest man Sir Jim Ratcliffe has admitted negotiating with all of the Glazer siblings during the Manchester United takeover is difficult in extracts leaked from a new book.
Manchester United are finally up and running in the summer transfer window.
Ex-United forward says takeover won't solve everything
Manchester United fans have been warned both prospective new owners will bring moral baggage to the table should either conclude a deal for the club.
Here are your Manchester United morning headlines for Wednesday, June 28.
Manchester United’s share price dipped to $21.82 on Monday, the lowest in a week, before rebounding again.
Former Manchester United captain Patrice Evra has called on the Glazers to decide on their preferred takeover bidder before the start of the 2023/24 season.
It's been more than seven months since Manchester United owners the Glazers announced plans to 'explore strategic alternatives' for investment, paving the way for a protracted takeover process which still seems some way from completion.
Manchester United supporters' group The 1958 has announced plans to protest against the Glazers amid ongoing frustration regarding a prospective takeover of the club.
Manchester United fans have hijacked an Instagram post of Sheikh Jassim bin Hamad Al Thani with his family amid the ongoing takeover saga.
The Glazers are still mulling over how the Manchester United takeover process will conclude with Sheikh Jassim and Sir Jim Ratcliffe awaiting a response.
Manchester United's protracted takeover continues to rumble on and has reached its eighth month following the Glazers' announcement to "explore strategic alternatives for the club" back in November.
The Manchester United takeover saga continues to rumble on with seemingly no end in sight.
Tomorrow marks exactly seven months to the day since the Glazer family put Manchester United up for sale and we are still no closer to reaching an outcome.
Manchester United's takeover saga continues to rumble on as this week with supporters still in the dark about where the ownership situation stands.
Prospective Manchester United owner Sheikh Jassim had a brief period as president of a Qatari club in the early 2000s.
Manchester United fans are still patiently waiting for a formal update on the proposed sale of the club.
It is almost seven months since the Glazer family announced plans to either sell Manchester United or welcome fresh investment. The saga remains ongoing and supporters' patience is beginning to wear increasingly thin.
Brendan Rodgers has already warned Manchester United they could become Sheikh Jassim's "plaything" should his takeover bid for the club should prove successful.
Manchester United's takeover saga continues to be shrouded in confusion following claims Sheikh Jassim bin Hamad al-Thani has been granted exclusivity in the negotiations to take over.