Manchester United takeover
Preferred Manchester United bidder 'to be named next week'
The preferred bidder for Manchester United will be named next week, with Sheikh Jassim bin Hamad Al Thani and Sir Jim Ratcliffe the favourites to complete a takeover, according to a report.
Jun 11, 17:50
Nasser Al-Khelaifi denies involvement in Manchester United takeover process
Paris Saint-Germain president Nasser Al-Khelaifi firmly denies suggestions that he has been involved in the Manchester United takeover process.
Jun 10, 17:48
Thomas Zilliacus no longer interested in Manchester United purchase
Finnish entrepreneur Thomas Zilliacus reveals that he has withdrawn from the bidding process for Manchester United.
Jun 10, 09:49
Glazers 'discuss Qatar Manchester United takeover bid with Paris Saint-Germain owners'
Manchester United's owners held a discussion with Paris Saint-Germain chairman Nasser Al-Khelaifi last month about the offers for the club from Sheikh Jassim bin Hamad Al Thani, according to a report.
Jun 9, 20:29
Sheikh Jassim bid for Manchester United 'will remain on table past deadline'
Sheikh Jassim bin Hamad Al Thani's bid for Manchester United will remain live even if the Glazer family fail to respond before Friday's deadline, according to a report.
Jun 9, 20:09
Erik ten Hag 'clashing with Glazers over Manchester United transfers'
Manchester United head coach Erik ten Hag is clashing with the Glazers over the plans for the summer transfer window, according to a report.
Jun 8, 15:57
Sheikh Jassim 'submits fresh offer for Manchester United'
Sheikh Jassim bin Hamad Al Thani makes a new bid for Manchester United and sets this Friday as the deadline for final negotiations, according to a report.
Jun 7, 16:10
Manchester United co-owner Avram Glazer 'to attend FA Cup final'
Manchester United co-owner Avram Glazer will be at Wembley for Saturday's FA Cup final against Manchester City, according to a report.
Jun 2, 15:29
Sir Jim Ratcliffe 'remains the leading candidate to purchase Manchester United'
British billionaire Sir Jim Ratcliffe remains the leading candidate to complete a takeover of Manchester United, according to a report.
May 28, 14:39
Sheikh Jassim 'cools Manchester United interest over Glazers demands'
Sheikh Jassim bin Hamad Al Thani cools his interest in Manchester United due to the new demands set out by the Glazer family, according to a report.
May 25, 08:57
Preferred Manchester United bidder 'could be named by Friday'
The preferred bidder for Manchester United could be named by the end of the week, according to a report.
May 24, 21:01
Sheikh Jassim makes improved bid for Manchester United
Qatari investor Sheikh Jassim bin Hamad Al Thani tables an improved offer to buy Manchester United.
May 16, 23:56
Sir Jim Ratcliffe 'close to completing Manchester United takeover'
British billionaire Sir Jim Ratcliffe is reportedly closing in on completing a takeover of Manchester United.
May 12, 23:25
The Glazers 'name Sir Jim Ratcliffe as preferred Manchester United bidder'
Manchester United's current owners the Glazers name British billionaire Sir Jim Ratcliffe as their preferred bidder, according to a report.
May 11, 15:20
Sheikh Jassim 'ahead of Sir Jim Ratcliffe in race to buy Manchester United'
A sports finance expert claims that Manchester United's owners the Glazers are now leaning towards accepting the offer on the table from Sheikh Jassim bin Hamad Al Thani.
May 10, 15:19
Sheikh Jassim 'yet to receive response on Manchester United bid'
Sheikh Jassim bin Hamad Al Thani is yet to response to the recent bid that he submitted for Manchester United, according to a report.
May 6, 12:40
Sheikh Jassim 'pledges additional £800m as part of Manchester United takeover bid'
Sheikh Jassim bin Hamad Al Thani pledges an additional £800m to invest in Manchester United's infrastructure, according to a report.
May 3, 20:36
Sheikh Jassim 'could approach Glazers directly over Manchester United bid'
Manchester United bidder Sheikh Jassim bin Hamad Al Thani could approach the Glazer family directly to hold takeover talks, according to a report.
May 3, 09:47
Sir Jim Ratcliffe 'wants immediate control of Manchester United transfers'
Sir Jim Ratcliffe is reportedly demanding for immediate control of transfers at Manchester United should he successfully complete his proposed takeover of the Premier League club.
May 2, 23:22
Sir Jim Ratcliffe offer 'values Manchester United higher than Sheikh Jassim bid'
Sir Jim Ratcliffe's offer for Manchester United values the club higher than the bid submitted by Sheikh Jassim bin Hamad Al Thani, according to a report.
Apr 30, 13:37
Manchester United bidders 'asked to clarify source of their wealth'
Manchester United's bidders have reportedly been asked by Raine Group to clarify the source of their wealth ahead of potential takeovers.
Apr 30, 08:39
Sheikh Jassim, Sir Jim Ratcliffe 'submit fresh Manchester United offers'
Sheikh Jassim bin Hamad Al Thani and Sir Jim Ratcliffe submit fresh offers for Manchester United before Friday's 10pm deadline.
Apr 29, 08:48
Sheikh Jassim 'remains confident of completing Manchester United takeover'
Sheikh Jassim bin Hamad Al Thani is still confident that he is in pole position to complete a takeover for Manchester United, according to a report.
Apr 28, 17:50
Sir Jim Ratcliffe to offer Glazers chance to remain at Man United?
Sir Jim Ratcliffe is reportedly proposing a takeover offer of Manchester United that would allow the Glazers to remain at Old Trafford.
Apr 27, 00:14
Sheikh Jassim 'confident Manchester United takeover bid will be accepted'
Sheikh Jassim reportedly remains confident that he will succeed in his attempt to buy Manchester United from the Glazer family.
Apr 18, 23:22
Joel, Avram Glazer 'still only want minority investment in Manchester United'
Manchester United's co-owners Joel Glazer and Avram Glazer are still in favour of bringing in minority investment to the club, according to a report.
Apr 17, 19:45
US equity group Carlyle 'in talks over Manchester United stake'
US-based private equity group Carlyle expresses an interest in buying a stake in Manchester United, according to a report.
Apr 17, 16:34
Sheikh Jassim 'to make renewed Manchester United offer before end of April'
Sheikh Jassim bin Hamad Al Thani will make a third and final offer for Manchester United before the end of April, according to a report.
Apr 16, 14:39
Thomas Zilliacus still interested in purchasing Manchester United
Finnish billionaire Thomas Zilliacus still wants to buy Manchester United but will not be entering into a third round of bidding.
Apr 16, 14:19
Manchester United's summer transfer plans 'currently in limbo'
Manchester United's plans for the summer transfer window are 'in limbo' due to the ownership situation at the club, according to a report.
Apr 12, 17:10
Gary Neville slams "classless" Glazers over Manchester United sale tactics
Former Manchester United captain Gary Neville slams the Glazers over their alleged conduct when it comes to a potential sale of the club.
Apr 12, 12:20
Man United sale 'enters third round of bidding'
The bidding process for a potential sale of Manchester United is reportedly set to enter a third round.
Apr 12, 09:23
Manchester United takeover process 'expected to advance this week'
The takeover process of Manchester United from the Glazer family is expected to advance this week, according to a report.
Apr 11, 16:03
Glazer family 'ready to start negotiating over Manchester United asking price'
The Glazer family are reportedly ready to start negotiating their asking price for Manchester United with bidders.
Apr 6, 16:43
UK officials 'raise concerns over Manchester United bidder Sheikh Jassim'
Senior officials from the UK government reportedly flag concerns over Sheikh Jassim bin Hamad Al Thani, who is attempting to buy Manchester United.
Apr 5, 14:27
Finnish entrepreneur Thomas Zilliacus insists he can buy Manchester United
Finnish entrepreneur Thomas Zilliacus says that he would be able to raise the funds required to buy Manchester United.
Apr 1, 15:38
Manchester United financial results show club owes almost £1bn
Manchester United's latest financial results show that the club owes almost £1bn to a combination of gross debts, outstanding transfer fees and bank borrowings.
Apr 1, 14:02
Four US groups 'among Manchester United bidders'
Four finance groups based in the United States put forward funding proposals for Manchester United, according to a report.
Mar 25, 15:38
Sheikh Jassim 'makes second offer for Manchester United'
Sheikh Jassim bin Hamad Al Thani makes a second offer for Manchester United, with the new bid believed to be in the region of £5bn, according to a report.
Mar 25, 11:20
Manchester United 'still waiting for official Qatari takeover bid'
Manchester United are reportedly yet to receive a second takeover bid from Sheikh Jassim bin Hamad Al Thani, but Qatari sources insist that an offer is on the way.
Mar 25, 09:18
Sir Jim Ratcliffe makes new offer for Manchester United
A spokesperson for Ineos confirms that Sir Jim Ratcliffe has submitted a revised bid for Manchester United.
Mar 23, 18:40
Finnish entrepreneur Thomas Zilliacus says he has made Manchester United bid
Finnish entrepreneur Thomas Zilliacus says that he has made a unique bid to buy Manchester United from the Glazer family.
Mar 23, 17:49
Elliott Management 'make offer to buy minority stake of Manchester United'
Elliott Management made a bid to purchase a minority stake of Manchester United before Wednesday's 9pm deadline, according to a report.
Mar 23, 16:09
Sheikh Jassim, Sir Jim Ratcliffe 'granted extension for Manchester United bids after missing deadline'
Sheikh Jassim bin Hamad Al Thani and Sir Jim Ratcliffe are reportedly granted an extension to submit their takeover bids for Manchester United after missing the 9pm deadline on Wednesday.
Mar 23, 00:07
Sheikh Jassim 'makes world-record bid for Manchester United'
Sheikh Jassim bin Hamad Al Thani reportedly makes a world-record bid for Manchester United before Wednesday's deadline of 9pm.
Mar 22, 22:47
Manchester United 'to receive as many as eight new takeover bids'
The Glazer family could reportedly receive at least five and up to eight new takeover bids for Manchester United before Wednesday evening's deadline.
Mar 21, 12:02
Sir Jim Ratcliffe pours doubt on Manchester United takeover
Ineos owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe claims that he will not pay a "stupid" price to complete a takeover of Manchester United.
Mar 21, 00:29
Sheikh Jassim 'to make second Manchester United bid on Wednesday'
Sheikh Jassim bin Hamad Al Thani will lodge a second bid for Manchester United on Wednesday, according to a report.
Mar 20, 13:53
Sheikh Jassim 'prepared to overpay for Manchester United'
Sheikh Jassim bin Hamad Al Thani is now prepared to 'overpay' for Manchester United, with the Qatari banker lining up a second bid for the club, according to a report.
Mar 18, 08:20
Erik ten Hag meets Sir Jim Ratcliffe at Manchester United's training ground
Manchester United head coach Erik ten Hag met the club's potential new owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe at the Carrington training complex on Friday morning.
Mar 17, 13:39
Sheikh Jassim bin Hamad Al Thani 'preparing second bid for Manchester United'
Sheikh Jassim bin Hamad Al Thani prepares to make a second offer for Manchester United, according to a report.
Mar 16, 17:52
Manchester United bidders 'given 10 days to submit new offers'
Manchester United bidders are informed that they have 10 days to submit new offers for the club, according to a report.
Mar 16, 12:19
Sheikh Jassim 'the favourite to complete Manchester United takeover'
Sheikh Jassim bin Hamad Al Thani is the favourite to purchase Manchester United from the Glazer family, according to a report.
Mar 15, 16:19
Sir Jim Ratcliffe 'confident of completing Manchester United takeover'
British billionaire Sir Jim Ratcliffe remains confident of winning the race to buy Manchester United, according to a report.
Mar 13, 14:13
Manchester United takeover 'unlikely to happen before June'
Manchester United's proposed takeover is now unlikely to happen before June due to the complexities surrounding the deal, according to a report.
Mar 11, 12:39
Manchester United sale to be called off by Glazer family?
The Glazer family are reportedly considering taking Manchester United off the market completely and will instead look to explore a scheme to make money from the club's global fanbase.
Mar 10, 00:07
Manchester United bidders 'invited to attend presentations at club'
Manchester United's potential new owners are invited to attend presentations at Old Trafford, according to a report.
Mar 9, 17:10
Qatar 'ready to walk away from Manchester United takeover over valuation'
Sheikh Jassim bin Hamad Al Thani will refuse to match the current valuation of Manchester United set by the Glazer family, according to a report.
Mar 9, 16:48
Sheikh Jassim bin Hamad Al Thani 'in pole position to buy Manchester United'
Sheikh Jassim bin Hamad Al Thani is reportedly leading the race to buy Manchester United from the Glazer family.
Mar 6, 23:22
Sheikh Jassim, Jim Ratcliffe 'through to second round of Man Utd bidding process'
Sir Jim Ratcliffe and Sheikh Jassim bin Hamad Al Thani reportedly make it through to the second round of the process to buy Manchester United.
Mar 4, 23:17
Amanda Staveley confident PIF will not move for Liverpool, Manchester United
Newcastle United co-owner Amanda Staveley is confident that PIF will not consider moving for Manchester United or Liverpool.
Mar 4, 08:22
Jim Ratcliffe 'refusing to match Sheikh Jassim promise to wipe out Manchester United debts'
Jim Ratcliffe refuses to match Sheikh Jassim bin Hamad Al Thani's promise to clear Manchester United's debts, according to a report.
Mar 3, 17:49
Manchester United bidders 'set for first talks with club over takeover'
Manchester United's prospective new owners will meet with the club over the next two weeks, according to a report.
Mar 3, 14:08
Manchester United takeover 'unlikely to be completed before May'
Manchester United's proposed takeover is unlikely to be completed until May, according to a report.
Mar 1, 17:07
Glazer family 'split over Manchester United sale'
Members of the Glazer family are reportedly split over a full sale of Manchester United after opening bids fell short of their £6bn valuation.
Feb 28, 12:18
American hedge fund 'promise £2bn redevelopment of Old Trafford'
Elliott Investment Management reportedly put forward an offer to fund a £2bn redevelopment of Old Trafford after submitting a takeover bid for Manchester United.
Feb 26, 23:50
Glazer family 'reluctant to sell Manchester United'
Avram and Joel Glazer are reportedly reluctant to sell Manchester United amid speculation of a possible takeover.
Feb 26, 23:24
Qatari group 'could still make Tottenham takeover bid despite Man United offer'
Qatar Sports Investments' apparent interest in purchasing a stake in Tottenham Hotspur will reportedly not be affected by the country's takeover bid for Manchester United.
Feb 20, 13:57
Every Manchester United takeover bid 'falls short of Glazer family's £6bn asking price'
Sir Jim Ratcliffe and Sheikh Jassim Bin Hamad Al Thani reportedly fail to meet the Glazer family's £6bn asking price for Manchester United.
Feb 19, 23:37
American hedge fund 'made bid to buy Manchester United before deadline'
American hedge fund Elliott Investment Management, who have previously owned AC Milan, reportedly submitted a bid to buy Manchester United before Friday's deadline.
Feb 19, 18:32
David Beckham 'rejects offers to back Manchester United takeover bids'
Manchester United legend David Beckham reportedly turns down a number of approaches to align himself with one of the prospective buyers of the club.
Feb 19, 15:53
Saudi Arabian bidders make last-minute offers for Manchester United?
Private groups from Saudi Arabia reportedly enter a bidding war with Qatari investors and Sir Jim Ratcliffe to buy Manchester United.
Feb 17, 00:04
Elon Musk considering Manchester United takeover bid?
Tesla and Twitter owner Elon Musk is reportedly considering whether to submit an offer for a takeover of Manchester United.
Feb 14, 17:04
Qatar-linked investors 'want full takeover of Manchester United'
The Qatari Investment Authority reportedly want to complete a full takeover of Manchester United, who are seeking a potential sale.
Feb 13, 23:25
Qatar-linked investors to make bid for Manchester United this week?
Manchester United are reportedly likely to receive a takeover bid from investors linked to the Qatari Royal Family this week.
Feb 13, 19:30
Manchester United 'have already held talks with potential Qatari investors'
Manchester United hold discussions with a group of Qatar-based investors looking to purchase the club, according to a report.
Feb 9, 12:37
Qatar-based investors 'preparing to launch bid for Manchester United'
Qatari-based investors reportedly prepare a big-money bid for Manchester United, as the group look to purchase the club from the Glazers.
Feb 8, 09:10
Manchester United 'expecting formal takeover bids this week'
Manchester United are reportedly expecting formal takeover bids to be submitted within "the next week or so."
Feb 6, 23:40
Manchester United chiefs 'unconvinced by Sir Jim Ratcliffe's plans to buy club'
Manchester United officials reportedly believe that Sir Jim Ratcliffe has no intention of meeting the £6bn asking price to buy the club, despite declaring his interest.
Jan 31, 11:21
Sir Jim Ratcliffe confirms interest in buying Manchester United
Sir Jim Ratcliffe, one of Britain's richest men, announces that he is launching a bid to buy Manchester United from the Glazer family.
Jan 17, 17:47
Manchester United 'expecting takeover offers imminently'
Manchester United are reportedly expecting to receive offers for a potential takeover of the club or a minority investment by mid-February.
Jan 13, 17:02
Saudi Arabia government would "support" takeover bids for Man United, Liverpool
Saudi Arabia's sports minister says that the country's government would support takeover bids for Manchester United or Liverpool from the private sector.
Nov 24, 18:07
Apple 'interested in £5.8bn Manchester United takeover'
Apple are interested in buying Manchester United in a deal that could be worth £5.8bn, according to a report.
Nov 24, 16:38
Jim Ratcliffe 'preparing to bid for Manchester United'
Ineos billionaire Sir Jim Ratcliffe is reportedly preparing a bid for Manchester United, with the Glazer family open to a sale.
Nov 24, 14:01
Michael Knighton provides update on Manchester United takeover bid
Former Manchester United director Michael Knighton reveals that his plans to submit a bid to buy the club are "moving forward".
Sep 19, 21:53
Lewis Hamilton comments on speculation of Manchester United takeover with Jim Ratcliffe
Lewis Hamilton responds to speculation of a possible Manchester United takeover bid with Jim Ratcliffe, who has expressed an interest in buying the club.
Sep 4, 20:09
Sir Jim Ratcliffe keen to buy a stake in Manchester United
Ineos billionaire Sir Jim Ratcliffe wants to buy a stake in Manchester United, with the Glazer family believed to be open to new investment.
Aug 17, 20:16
Michael Knighton planning Man United takeover
Former Manchester United board member Michael Knighton states that he is planning a takeover of the club.
Aug 11, 00:17
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