Saudi Takeover - Claim deal done

[Enigma_87]

I'm not talking about cash. I'm talking about the complete setup of the club, top to bottom. If the Saudi's come then they won't settle for some of the mediocre staff we currently have at the club.

Saudi's know feck all about football structure though. We will essentially have richer Glazers. They might or might not appoint the right people to the job, nothing is given.

I will still support the club if this happens, but no way I'd like this outcome.

 

[Joe Cool]

You must be absolutely insane to think a true businessman would even entertain the idea, nevermind sell a club like United.

You don't need a PhD in Business and Management to know that you don't sell a business that is profitable. These guys are not your average entrepreneurs that own a small coffee shop, they're top dogs that have made a fortune by being bloody smart, they don't sell one of football's mammoths who, financially, also happen to be right there at the very top.

These guys don't just sell because fans fly some banners by an air plane, they don't care about this, they use their brains when conducting business, not their soul, they are ruthless and don't care you are upset for a loss away at Bournemouth.

Just look at Abramovich - can't attend matches, can't even visit the UK and there is no sign he'll do it soon. Still he won't sell this kind of profitable business because these guys put money before everything, don't care if they cannot attend matches or if anyone flies useless banners as long as the business in growing which is happening at both Chelsea and United.

 

[esmufc07]

I've heard rumours they could buy United and merge with City to create a super club?

 

[Gehrman]

Saudi's know feck all about football structure though. We will essentially have richer Glazers. They might or might not appoint the right people to the job, nothing is given.

I will still support the club if this happens, but no way I'd like this outcome.

They would probably copy the City model

 

[SteveJ]

I've heard rumours they could buy United and merge with City to create a super club?

I'm outraged about this even though it's cobblers that Elvis just made up.

 

[dove]

Too much smoke without a fire IMO. Saudis, one of Glazers supposedly selling his shares etc. It can be connected as it's a perfect time to buy us I think. Lowest share price since forever, we are struggling like we never did for 30 years, we will not be playing in CL for 2nd season in a row which means we lose sponsorship money etc. If there is a time to buy us, it's now. Regarding Saudis, I have internal conflict just like many of you I guess. I don't want them anywhere near the club but on the other hand, nobody is rich enough to buy us from Glazers and with them we are on the clear path to mediocrity. With Saudis we would have a chance to refurbish a stadium which is well overdue, maybe build a new stadium for women's team and of course I don't think they would settle for a disastrous position we are in now. I don't think they would buy us to see us fighting for TOP 10. For Glazers it's fine as long as they get their share. People saying they will stop supporting United are overreacting as always or I would question your support in the first place. Do you support the CLUB or the owner?

 

[Godfather]

You must be absolutely insane to think a true businessman would even entertain the idea, nevermind sell a club like United.

You don't need a PhD in Business and Management to know that you don't sell a business that is profitable. These guys are not your average entrepreneurs that own a small coffee shop, they're top dogs that have made a fortune by being bloody smart, they don't sell one of football's mammoths who, financially, also happen to be right there at the very top.

These guys don't just sell because fans fly some banners by an air plane, they don't care about this, they use their brains when conducting business, not their soul, they are ruthless and don't care you are upset for a loss away at Bournemouth.

Just look at Abramovich - can't attend matches, can't even visit the UK and there is no sign he'll do it soon. Still he won't sell this kind of profitable business because these guys put money before everything, don't care if they cannot attend matches or if anyone flies useless banners as long as the business in growing which is happening at both Chelsea and United.

Money talks. For the right price they will sell.

 

[esmufc07]

You must be absolutely insane to think a true businessman would even entertain the idea, nevermind sell a club like United.

You don't need a PhD in Business and Management to know that you don't sell a business that is profitable. These guys are not your average entrepreneurs that own a small coffee shop, they're top dogs that have made a fortune by being bloody smart, they don't sell one of football's mammoths who, financially, also happen to be right there at the very top.

These guys don't just sell because fans fly some banners by an air plane, they don't care about this, they use their brains when conducting business, not their soul, they are ruthless and don't care you are upset for a loss away at Bournemouth.

Just look at Abramovich - can't attend matches, can't even visit the UK and there is no sign he'll do it soon. Still he won't sell this kind of profitable business because these guys put money before everything, don't care if they cannot attend matches or if anyone flies useless banners as long as the business in growing which is happening at both Chelsea and United.

Plenty of people sell profitable businesses?

 

[horsechoker]

You must be absolutely insane to think a true businessman would even entertain the idea, nevermind sell a club like United.

You don't need a PhD in Business and Management to know that you don't sell a business that is profitable. These guys are not your average entrepreneurs that own a small coffee shop, they're top dogs that have made a fortune by being bloody smart, they don't sell one of football's mammoths who, financially, also happen to be right there at the very top.

These guys don't just sell because fans fly some banners by an air plane, they don't care about this, they use their brains when conducting business, not their soul, they are ruthless and don't care you are upset for a loss away at Bournemouth.

Just look at Abramovich - can't attend matches, can't even visit the UK and there is no sign he'll do it soon. Still he won't sell this kind of profitable business because these guys put money before everything, don't care if they cannot attend matches or if anyone flies useless banners as long as the business in growing which is happening at both Chelsea and United.

Businesses don't always remain profitable and if somebody were to come in with a very big offer they'd be very tempted to take it.

 

[JJ12]

You must be absolutely insane to think a true businessman would even entertain the idea, nevermind sell a club like United.

You don't need a PhD in Business and Management to know that you don't sell a business that is profitable. These guys are not your average entrepreneurs that own a small coffee shop, they're top dogs that have made a fortune by being bloody smart, they don't sell one of football's mammoths who, financially, also happen to be right there at the very top.

These guys don't just sell because fans fly some banners by an air plane, they don't care about this, they use their brains when conducting business, not their soul, they are ruthless and don't care you are upset for a loss away at Bournemouth.

Just look at Abramovich - can't attend matches, can't even visit the UK and there is no sign he'll do it soon. Still he won't sell this kind of profitable business because these guys put money before everything, don't care if they cannot attend matches or if anyone flies useless banners as long as the business in growing which is happening at both Chelsea and United.

Are you suggesting people only buy non-profitable companies?

Certainly don't need a PhD to know that's wrong.

 

[Pexbo]

You must be absolutely insane to think a true businessman would even entertain the idea, nevermind sell a club like United.

You don't need a PhD in Business and Management to know that you don't sell a business that is profitable. These guys are not your average entrepreneurs that own a small coffee shop, they're top dogs that have made a fortune by being bloody smart, they don't sell one of football's mammoths who, financially, also happen to be right there at the very top.

These guys don't just sell because fans fly some banners by an air plane, they don't care about this, they use their brains when conducting business, not their soul, they are ruthless and don't care you are upset for a loss away at Bournemouth.

Just look at Abramovich - can't attend matches, can't even visit the UK and there is no sign he'll do it soon. Still he won't sell this kind of profitable business because these guys put money before everything, don't care if they cannot attend matches or if anyone flies useless banners as long as the business in growing which is happening at both Chelsea and United.

You’d be absolutely mental to buy a Bugatti Veyron when the Nissan Leaf does the equivalent of 600mpg

 

[laughtersassassin]

Hopefully The Saudis say the same.

Then we are stuck with the Glazer's forever and shit for the foreseeable future

 

[b82REZ]

You must be absolutely insane to think a true businessman would even entertain the idea, nevermind sell a club like United.

You don't need a PhD in Business and Management to know that you don't sell a business that is profitable. These guys are not your average entrepreneurs that own a small coffee shop, they're top dogs that have made a fortune by being bloody smart, they don't sell one of football's mammoths who, financially, also happen to be right there at the very top.

These guys don't just sell because fans fly some banners by an air plane, they don't care about this, they use their brains when conducting business, not their soul, they are ruthless and don't care you are upset for a loss away at Bournemouth.

Just look at Abramovich - can't attend matches, can't even visit the UK and there is no sign he'll do it soon. Still he won't sell this kind of profitable business because these guys put money before everything, don't care if they cannot attend matches or if anyone flies useless banners as long as the business in growing which is happening at both Chelsea and United.

You don't need a business PHD to know you buy low and sell high. Pretty much what would be happening if this deal ever happens.

 

[Gehrman]

You don't need a business PHD to know you buy low and sell high. Pretty much what would be happening if this deal ever happens.

Won't the Glazers essentially pocket 4 billion if they sell?

 

[b82REZ]

Won't the Glazers essentially pocket 4 billion if they sell?

Yes. Pretty much what I said.

 

[JPRouve]

You must be absolutely insane to think a true businessman would even entertain the idea, nevermind sell a club like United.

You don't need a PhD in Business and Management to know that you don't sell a business that is profitable. These guys are not your average entrepreneurs that own a small coffee shop, they're top dogs that have made a fortune by being bloody smart, they don't sell one of football's mammoths who, financially, also happen to be right there at the very top.

These guys don't just sell because fans fly some banners by an air plane, they don't care about this, they use their brains when conducting business, not their soul, they are ruthless and don't care you are upset for a loss away at Bournemouth.

Just look at Abramovich - can't attend matches, can't even visit the UK and there is no sign he'll do it soon. Still he won't sell this kind of profitable business because these guys put money before everything, don't care if they cannot attend matches or if anyone flies useless banners as long as the business in growing which is happening at both Chelsea and United.

Well United doesn't and won't generate 4bn through dividends, the Glazers don't have 4bn in cash and it's not their main business, which is commercial real estate, that's three reasons to sell. With 4bn, they gain the capacity to finance whatever they want in their main business and they will also have a lot more cash to do whatever they want.

 

[Valar Morghulis]

With Saudis we would have a chance to refurbish a stadium which is well overdue, maybe build a new stadium for women's team

My favourite joke in this thread so far

 

[JJ12]

My favourite joke in this thread so far

It's not really - it's the purpose of why they would buy us.

PR stunt after PR stunt.

 

[b82REZ]

My favourite joke in this thread so far

Exactly the sort of thing they'd do.

They had the first ever female wrestling match last week, and with them giving women the right to drive recently this is the sort of PR campaign they'd use the club for.

 

[dove]

My favourite joke in this thread so far

Glad you had fun however I am sure it would be one of the first things they do as they would certainly use us to show the world how cool Saudis are.

 

[red thru&thru]

Well United doesn't and won't generate 4bn through dividends, the Glazers don't have 4bn in cash and it's not their main business, which is commercial real estate, that's three reasons to sell. With 4bn, they gain the capacity to finance whatever they want in their main business and they will also have a lot more cash to do whatever they want.

Apparently, their real estate is struggling, so they may need the money.

 

[stubie]

You must be absolutely insane to think a true businessman would even entertain the idea, nevermind sell a club like United.

You don't need a PhD in Business and Management to know that you don't sell a business that is profitable. These guys are not your average entrepreneurs that own a small coffee shop, they're top dogs that have made a fortune by being bloody smart, they don't sell one of football's mammoths who, financially, also happen to be right there at the very top.

These guys don't just sell because fans fly some banners by an air plane, they don't care about this, they use their brains when conducting business, not their soul, they are ruthless and don't care you are upset for a loss away at Bournemouth.

Just look at Abramovich - can't attend matches, can't even visit the UK and there is no sign he'll do it soon. Still he won't sell this kind of profitable business because these guys put money before everything, don't care if they cannot attend matches or if anyone flies useless banners as long as the business in growing which is happening at both Chelsea and United.

Maginer and McManus sold there shares to the Glazers when it was profit every year

 

[red thru&thru]

Glad you had fun however I am sure it would be one of the first things they do as they would certainly use us to show the world how cool Saudis are.

Exactly. People need to understand what the Saudis are trying to do, generally I mean. There is a reason MBS has allowed women to drive, to put in plans that more women work, cinema's now being open for the first time since the 70's amongst other things. Doing a lot more for the women's team could be something that they do.

Also let's not forget, we used to have a women's team previously and it was shut down.

 

[tenpoless]

I've heard rumours they could buy United and merge with City to create a super club?

Wrong combination. Should be United and Real Madrid instead.

 

[JPRouve]

Apparently, their real estate is struggling, so they may need the money.

Yeah, a few months ago I was reading about commercial real estate being down in the last years. I think that one of the issue was linked to the fact that many businesses closed due to the competition of internet

 

[horsechoker]

Then we are stuck with the Glazer's forever and shit for the foreseeable future

Yeah but at least there isn't a moral conundrum.

 

[Valar Morghulis]

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[Enigma_87]

Well United doesn't and won't generate 4bn through dividends, the Glazers don't have 4bn in cash and it's not their main business, which is commercial real estate, that's three reasons to sell. With 4bn, they gain the capacity to finance whatever they want in their main business and they will also have a lot more cash to do whatever they want.

No one is going to give them 4bn in cash. The Saudi’s are not idiots.

This is not the right time to sell either. Can’t see them entertaining a deal at the moment.

 

[red thru&thru]

No one is going to give them 4bn in cash. The Saudi’s are not idiots.

This is not the right time to sell either. Can’t see them entertaining a deal at the moment.

When would be the best time to sell?

 

[Utdstar01]

No one is going to give them 4bn in cash. The Saudi’s are not idiots.

This is not the right time to sell either. Can’t see them entertaining a deal at the moment.

So they'll wait for us to continually get worse, our value plummets even further and then sell us?

 

[JPRouve]

No one is going to give them 4bn in cash. The Saudi’s are not idiots.

This is not the right time to sell either. Can’t see them entertaining a deal at the moment.

That's not the point. The poster questioned the idea of the sell of a club at any time.

 

[red thru&thru]

Yeah, a few months ago I was reading about commercial real estate being down in the last years. I think that one of the issue was linked to the fact that many businesses closed due to the competition of internet

Will be interesting to watch the developments. They have lost almost a £1bn of value of United, mainly due to poor on the field performances and there is nothing to suggest they can make up that deficit. And if they do attempt to, they will need to invest a lot more, which I can't see them doing!

 

[Red00012]

You must be absolutely insane to think a true businessman would even entertain the idea, nevermind sell a club like United.

You don't need a PhD in Business and Management to know that you don't sell a business that is profitable. These guys are not your average entrepreneurs that own a small coffee shop, they're top dogs that have made a fortune by being bloody smart, they don't sell one of football's mammoths who, financially, also happen to be right there at the very top.

These guys don't just sell because fans fly some banners by an air plane, they don't care about this, they use their brains when conducting business, not their soul, they are ruthless and don't care you are upset for a loss away at Bournemouth.

Just look at Abramovich - can't attend matches, can't even visit the UK and there is no sign he'll do it soon. Still he won't sell this kind of profitable business because these guys put money before everything, don't care if they cannot attend matches or if anyone flies useless banners as long as the business in growing which is happening at both Chelsea and United.

You might want to google what they purchased us for and how much the Saudi’s are willing to buy us for.

 

[b82REZ]

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I don't get it.

 

[astracrazy]

You must be absolutely insane to think a true businessman would even entertain the idea, nevermind sell a club like United.

You don't need a PhD in Business and Management to know that you don't sell a business that is profitable.

What are you talking about? By your logic if a business was making £10M profit a year but now only £100 its still a good investment? What would of happened to the actual value?

The perfect investment is when you buy low, push the price up and sell on the downturn. This is essentially the Glazers and Man Utd.

 

[JPRouve]

Will be interesting to watch the developments. They have lost almost a £1bn of value of United, mainly due to poor on the field performances and there is nothing to suggest they can make up that deficit. And if they do attempt to, they will need to invest a lot more, which I can't see them doing!

For what its worth I wanted to mention yesterday but have been too lazy to check it. Do you remember the rumour about the Sauds becoming minority owners instead of actually purchasing the club, I seem to remember that but wonder if I imagined it?

 

[Utdstar01]

Saudi's know feck all about football structure though. We will essentially have richer Glazers. They might or might not appoint the right people to the job, nothing is given.

I will still support the club if this happens, but no way I'd like this outcome.

Money isn't an issue for them at all and by no means an incentive for them either. Glazers are just milking the shit out of our revenues, there's a massive difference in their intentions. City's owners wouldn't have had much of an idea but the difference is they have employed credible employees for the relevant roles needed to perform whereas we have a bunch of amateurs in very senior positions in the club.

 

[thegregster]

You must be absolutely insane to think a true businessman would even entertain the idea, nevermind sell a club like United.

You don't need a PhD in Business and Management to know that you don't sell a business that is profitable. These guys are not your average entrepreneurs that own a small coffee shop, they're top dogs that have made a fortune by being bloody smart, they don't sell one of football's mammoths who, financially, also happen to be right there at the very top.

These guys don't just sell because fans fly some banners by an air plane, they don't care about this, they use their brains when conducting business, not their soul, they are ruthless and don't care you are upset for a loss away at Bournemouth.

Just look at Abramovich - can't attend matches, can't even visit the UK and there is no sign he'll do it soon. Still he won't sell this kind of profitable business because these guys put money before everything, don't care if they cannot attend matches or if anyone flies useless banners as long as the business in growing which is happening at both Chelsea and United.

As things stands United isn't that profitable if their is no CL next seasons. Even making the Europa league is unlikely.

Think of Man Utd as like a big hotel in Brighton in the early 60s.

Historically a great profitable business. But now cheap package holidays to Spain are available and the hotel needs major repairs.


Then some rich dude comes along and wants to pay over the odds.

It's a no brainer for the Glazers if they are putting up £3bn+. Unless their is the possibility of United doing their own TV deal-highly unlikely in the medium term.

 

[brownyorkshireman]

Will happen sometime. Just think it'll happen in the next 3-5 years rather than anytime soon. The current re-structuring if successful will increase the value of the club to a value they'll be happy to sell at.

 

[Utdstar01]

A takeover is our only way out. Whoever the buyer is, they need to be driven to succeed and push the club forward. Our owners are cnuts of the highest order and nothing in the structure of the club will change until they leave.