So are they realising that in the new sports wash economy, they will have to invest far more than they are prepared to in order t ostick to the business plan and compete for CL place and money every year?
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Why aren't European billionaires never in the running for these things? Feels like it's either US or oil states
They’ve now become toxic to the brand. And stand to make shit tons. EPL clubs haven’t properly tapped out media revenues yet - that’s why Boehly is buying Chelsea - that’s where the growth is and why someone will buy us and Liverpool for billions.
Correct.
Ole’s at the wheelIf we’re going to be owned by some petro-state’s sovereign wealth fund, I vote that it’s Norway.
Are US Investors all bad or are we just shaken by the Glazers?
I understand the Glazers have made everyone gun shy of American investors but as with most things in life there are good and bad examples of this ownership model.
Investors could happily buy the club and eliminate the debt and then turn around and spend the money needed on infrastructure whilst supporting the playing side financially in the transfer market. We are effectively a fixer upper at this point and if the above is done right you could see the clubs value double or more in 10 years time providing a generous return to the investors whilst not draining a penny from the clubs bottom line.
We need to remember that the Glazers were effectively slum landlords who invested nothing and have run their asset into the ground whilst milking it for all it is worth, they have made a ton of money but they could have made a heck of a lot more with just a little bit of vision. I would evaluate any proposed bidder on their merits and not automatically rule out any particular group other than of course the oil states because seriously feck those guys.
Investors could happily buy the club and eliminate the debt and then turn around and spend the money needed on infrastructure whilst supporting the playing side financially in the transfer market. We are effectively a fixer upper at this point and if the above is done right you could see the clubs value double or more in 10 years time providing a generous return to the investors whilst not draining a penny from the clubs bottom line.
We need to remember that the Glazers were effectively slum landlords who invested nothing and have run their asset into the ground whilst milking it for all it is worth, they have made a ton of money but they could have made a heck of a lot more with just a little bit of vision. I would evaluate any proposed bidder on their merits and not automatically rule out any particular group other than of course the oil states because seriously feck those guys.
Sportswashing for a space karen aint so bad
It's a long story...
That someone can unironically speculate that running Salford FC was a practice run for running Manchester United is making me twitch
Jim ratcliffe bid more than 4billion for fecking Chelsea at the last minute but lost. Now his boyhood club is up for sale for 5-6billion, let’s see the dream of the childhood fan owning the club makes him put his money where his mouth is.
Expectation is it’ll be to US investors?
So same again then?
Feck off
Save us someone
So same again then?
Feck off
Save us someone
Ole and Gaz at the wheel.
We've got time
Elon could buy us through Twitter. Social media sites are looking to get that football money.
This will stir up interest, they know it which is why they released the statement.
All respect to Liverpool's stature and all that, they are early a big club but we are a whole different level, billionaires want prestige and there is possibly only 1 other club in the world to rival us in those stakes.
All respect to Liverpool's stature and all that, they are early a big club but we are a whole different level, billionaires want prestige and there is possibly only 1 other club in the world to rival us in those stakes.
Hearing it Niall buying the club once he sells off the forum
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Outside of Becks they might be able to combine for like .3% of the club at the current price, and I doubt any of them want to tie up that much money. Plus, probably in Gigg's best interest to lay low for awhile. I don't see any big name buyer attaching his name to this project.
Anything after the announcement now is pure speculation, these journos had no clue it was for sale an hour ago and suddenly some claim it’s going to a US investor?
It will go to the highest bidder which I very much doubt will be a investment fund
It will go to the highest bidder which I very much doubt will be a investment fund
So new American owners then.
no chance, Sheffield Wednesday are all shiteMaybe if there’s hope of hosting a Superb Owl in a new stadium in Trafford.
He's the owner I'm praying for. But, since UTD is publicly traded they have an obligation to go to the highest possible bidder. So, this could get interesting.
Relax my friend
Paying a small fee actually.
Do new owners need to pay the money upfront? So if they want 6bn, Ratcliffe would have to pay out effectively half of his net worth of 13bn? Not sure how it works with takeovers of clubs.
Ratcliffe.
Glazers have confirmed it’s for sale.
Wouldn’t be surprised if certain deals have already been agreed with a party or consortium
they aren't saying it with Certainty, they're saying it's most likely.
Considering we've got a US firm handling the sale, it makes sense they'd approach US investors first right?
I think this has been happening in the background for the last few months anyway. Musk did do that silly tweet about buying United a few months back - clearly he heard wind of something. Was far too random
But, but, but billion dollar business deals aren't done through the media!!! 
FSG? Kroenkes? They are all the same. Some worse than others.
Any link?
GLAZERS OUT. This has been the best day in Utds recent history.
Guys, let's just wait for Tuesday.
I'm being a little facetious
That being said, I'd much rather a playboy billionaire with no interest in taking dividends out of the club than what we've had previously. Basically anyone who doesn't want to leech off the club is good in my book. I'd love to say "give us an owner with some semblance of moral code, business sense and a passion for football". But I can't think of a single individual or entity with those qualities, and the funds to buy United.The Glazer family confirms Manchester United is up for sale
https://www.manchestereveningnews.c...er-united-the-glazers-25582444?utm_source=app
Uniteds statement on the website mentions a sale.
Good shout. However do you know any football clubs that are owned by people who live on the doorstep?
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