Club Sale | It’s done!

[DownRiver]

They are waiting for CL qualification, as this determines a higher revenue for next season. Due to the lack of uncertainty, the bidders are more willing to pay a higher price than if Utd were not in the CL.

This is based on the fact that the Glazers are money hungry and know CL football helps a lot in revenue and a selection of higher quality players; such players will continue the CL momentum ideally for next few years.

 

[Sultan]

I would think the only reason to hold off with the announcement is if the Glazers are still involved with the club going forward. They likely fear demonstrations and would rather hold off until the close season.

 

[Water Melon]

I would think the only reason to hold off with the announcement is if the Glazers are still involved with the club going forward. They likely fear demonstrations and would rather hold off until the close season.

I am afraid you are spon on there, Sultan. The leeches could well be staying and are afraid of backlash from fans.

 

[Spoony]

. They likely fear demonstrations and would rather hold off until the close season.

Why though?

 

[DomesticTadpole]

Why though?

You would suppose that because there is a break for a couple of months they hope anger will lessen with fans excitement about a new season. If they are thinking that they might misjudging the situation. It actually gives people more time to organise themselves.

 

[Sultan]

Why though?

There would be repercussions from the hard core of United fans if they stayed on in some form.

 

[cheekybackheel]

What makes you think that out of interest?

A couple of things combined. The first being how long its being drawn out since the last round. The second being a mixture of how the Glazers are as business people. The third being that if the bids are close, albeit with slightly different ways about them, mentally (couple with my second point) the Glazers mentality might be its too close to call and they need something to push them over the line.
Having a 4th bid with just the two top bidders (Jim and Jassim) not only finalises the last bid amount, mentally it could finally sway them to pick one and at the same time (as business people) allows them to put pressure on the two bidders to possibly increase their offers one last time. Which as business men they will try and maximise.

Could be completely wrong of course. But there's a part of me that's thinking this isn't done just yet. Of course all of the above 'could' be being done behind closed doors as we speak, only not put out to the press as a fourth round.

 

[Spoony]

There would be repercussions from the hard core of United fans if they stayed on in some form.

Sure, but what difference does it make whether fans demonstrate now or in a few weeks? Fact is they're not welcome now, tomorrow or next year.

 

[Sultan]

You have to give credit to the understanding of those lifelong disaffected and radical United fans who boycotted the club to form a new club when the Glazers took over. They had anticipated trouble ahead.

 

[cheekybackheel]

I don't think the Glazers will announce anything until after the end of the season, possibly just after the FA Cup final.

First of all they will want to know that CL football is a done deal, as that puts the price up going into next year.
Secondly, if we win the FA Cup it's a nice cherry on the cake moment to end off on. They can say they passed on the club with two cup wins this year and left the club in a good state and on the up.

Also, it's just cleaner after the cup final to announce it.

 

[Sultan]

Sure, but what difference does it make whether fans demonstrate now or in a few weeks? Fact is they're not welcome now, tomorrow or next year.

Possible cancellations of games and jeopardise qualifying for Europe and FA Cup.

 

[Blackbeard]

I would think the only reason to hold off with the announcement is if the Glazers are still involved with the club going forward. They likely fear demonstrations and would rather hold off until the close season.

I think it’s more likely they are just holding off for more money and playing the bidders off against one another.

 

[NK86]

I don't think the Glazers will announce anything until after the end of the season, possibly just after the FA Cup final.

First of all they will want to know that CL football is a done deal, as that puts the price up going into next year.
Secondly, if we win the FA Cup it's a nice cherry on the cake moment to end off on. They can say they passed on the club with two cup wins this year and left the club in a good state and on the up.

Also, it's just cleaner after the cup final to announce it.

CL next year is not going to be a factor in the sale. It just adds a few millions in the club's revenue. A multi-billion pound deal won't get bigger because of a one-off injection of cash into the business, especially since the offers themselves are nearly 1.5-2 times the market value of the organization in question.

I fear I agree with Sultan that it's because they are worried about fans backlash around their decision and are holding off on announcing it yet. I hope we get them completely gone but the longer this drags on, I feel less and less optimistic we will see the back of them.

 

[Sultan]

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Neville called it right after the Brentford game. "Something would have to give very soon, very very soon." He was massively wrong about Levy, mind.

 

[BluesJr]

Definitely waiting until the end of the season. Sigh.

 

[cheekybackheel]

CL next year is not going to be a factor in the sale. It just adds a few millions in the club's revenue. A multi-billion pound deal won't get bigger because of a one-off injection of cash into the business, especially since the offers themselves are nearly 1.5-2 times the market value of the organization in question.

I fear I agree with Sultan that it's because they are worried about fans backlash around their decision and are holding off on announcing it yet. I hope we get them completely gone but the longer this drags on, I feel less and less optimistic we will see the back of them.

Like you, I really hope they aren't staying, because if they do then you can bet they'll be here for quite a while yet. It's not like they'll announce another sale in the next 5 years.

But then that's the very point that makes me believe they will feck off because from a business point of view it makes no sense saying Utd is up for sale and then staying on. All they would have done is mess up potential buyers who won't come back a 2nd time and with United being such a big club, they know that there aren't going to be loads of buyers, the pot to pick from is quite small.

 

[Chief123]

Rumours online about Sheikh Jassim buying West Ham if he fails to get Utd.

 

[BluesJr]

Rumours online about Sheikh Jassim buying West Ham if he fails to get Utd.

Surely it would cross your mind to post the source if you’re going to say that?

 

[Berbaclass]

I think there will be something concrete tomorrow

 

[Chief123]

Surely it would cross your mind to post the source if you’re going to say that?

As I’m unaware of the source credibility I can’t verify if it’s dodgy or not hence I can’t post it, hence I said it’s a rumour.

 

[horsechoker]

I'm hearing Jassim will buy AFC Richmond if he doesn't buy United

 

[gajender]

Rumours online about Sheikh Jassim buying West Ham if he fails to get Utd.

It may be just rubbish but the thing is West Ham would actually make sense for most of State backed takeovers big enough fanbase , relatively new stadium should be available for fairly small initial investment .

 

[Berbaclass]

It may be just rubbish but the thing is West Ham would actually make sense for most of State backed takeovers big enough fanbase , relatively new stadium should be available for fairly small initial investment .

I doubt he’s buying two teams in the Premier League

 

[cyberman]

Another club only makes sense if Qatar just wanted to buy a club this summer. By the looks of it they just want United since that’s what brought them out

 

[Joseunited]

I think there will be something concrete tomorrow

How many times have you said that in this thread?

 

[Berbaclass]

How many times have you said that in this thread?

None. That’s my opinion not somebody else’s.

 

[gajender]

I doubt he’s buying two teams in the Premier League

I never said that what I said was Club like West ham suits States backed taker overs usual MO .

United actually is a Unique opportunity one of the Traditional big Club in the world that's why they are bidding such high amounts if they don't close the deal here , I don't believe they would make move for Liverpool or Tottenham they would be more likely to buy Club like West Ham then .

 

[Micky Targaryen]

Seeing that we still need a single point from 2 games to qualify for UCL next season, would you guys accept a fifth place finish to the current season if it means the Glazers are gone?

 

[NK86]

I think there will be something concrete tomorrow

Some chatter or just a hunch?

 

[Berbaclass]

Some chatter or just a hunch?

Just been too quiet recently

 

[Moriarty]

I think there will be something concrete tomorrow

Hopefully Joel and Avi's feet.

 

[BuzzKillington]

There would be repercussions from the hard core of United fans if they stayed on in some form.

Meh, Ratcliffe will provide some funds for some transfers, shift some of the debt from the club onto Ineos and start talking up stadium redevelopment. Rightly or wrongly people will forget about them before too long, they’re going to be minority shareholders with a minority say in what we do.

Whichever party takes over will be the ones responsible for how we do, regardless of whether those two turds are stuck in the u-bend.

 

[strandty]

Rumours online about Sheikh Jassim buying West Ham if he fails to get Utd.

Source, The Sun

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[Rightnr]

I would think the only reason to hold off with the announcement is if the Glazers are still involved with the club going forward. They likely fear demonstrations and would rather hold off until the close season.

I would somewhat agree but we've seen this fanbase is happy with crumbs, so as long as Jimmy Brexit gets control, most would get in line. Pathetic but that's how it is.

 

[Berbaclass]

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[cheekybackheel]

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The first thing he'll do is replace the Tomy bubble machine with a solid 24ct gold one and the bubble mixture from Smyths Toys with Dom Perignon.

 

[giggs-beckham]

Hopefully Joel and Avi's feet.

Yes fair game, more please

 

[glazed]

I would somewhat agree but we've seen this fanbase is happy with crumbs, so as long as Jimmy Brexit gets control, most would get in line. Pathetic but that's how it is.

It's hard to imagine worse owners than the Glazers so I'm happy with anyone else coming in. But we can have preferences.

INEOS and Qatar both have positives and negatives and unknowns so it's hard for me to have a solid view. Exclusively objecting to the undeniable medieval barbarity of the Gulf States seems a little obtuse amidst the hideous decadence that surrounds the whole of football culture and has for many years.

 

[christinaa]

It's hard to imagine worse owners than the Glazers so I'm happy with anyone else coming in. But we can have preferences.

INEOS and Qatar both have positives and negatives and unknowns so it's hard for me to have a solid view. Exclusively objecting to the undeniable medieval barbarity of the Gulf States seems a little obtuse amidst the hideous decadence that surrounds the whole of football culture and has for many years.

So right!

 

[Zora]

I think United are waiting until Champions League qualification is confirmed.

The club’s income increases significantly when we’re playing in Europe’s best competition again. Obviously, the Glazers know this and will be able to charge top dollar for the club.

I think that 99% of the news which has been published over the last few months has been nonsense as no-one actually knows the truth.

What we do know is that Manchester United is ‘the unicorn’ of the sporting world. Wealthy individuals, organisations or whoever will pay whatever it takes to purchase United, make no mistake about that.