Manchester United is valued at 2 billion, and the Glazer family is asking for 5 billion pounds! A new buyer for the Red Devils has surfaced

The Premier League giant Manchester United has once again been pushed to the forefront. This time it is not that coach Amorim has set another shameful record, but that the Red Devils may change hands again! The latest news from the British "Mirror" claims that the Glazer family has begun to consider selling their shares in Manchester United. Once they receive an offer of more than 5 billion pounds, they will officially let go. According to the latest market valuation, Manchester United's current market value is about 2 billion pounds. This wave of operations by the Glazer family is really a bit confusing. If it is really successful, it will definitely be a milestone in the history of the Premier League and a business myth!

The core figure in this rumor is Turki Sheikh, the billionaire director of the Saudi Entertainment Authority. He made a rare post on social media, hinting that he was about to complete the acquisition of Manchester United, and said: "I hope the new owner can be better than the previous one." This sentence detonated the entire European football circle. The Mirror immediately followed up and confirmed that Turki Sheikh was indeed one of the potential buyers and that bids were being evaluated. If the offer reaches 5.2 billion pounds, it will be enough to convince the Glazer family to nod.

It is worth mentioning that this is not the first time that Manchester United has been targeted by Middle Eastern capital. As early as 2024, the Qatari consortium Sheikh Jassim proposed a plan to fully acquire Manchester United, with an offer of up to 6 billion pounds, but it was ultimately rejected by Glazer. Instead, they chose to sell a 27.7% stake to Sir Ratcliffe, owner of British petrochemical giant Ineos, who paid £1.25 billion and gained control of the club's football operations.

In 2005, the Glazer family purchased Manchester United for 790 million pounds, becoming the first Premier League club to be fully controlled by American capital. After the acquisition was completed, Glazer passed on the debt to the club, and the huge annual interest burdened Manchester United with a heavy burden. Fans yelled at "vampires", but from a purely commercial perspective, this deal can be called a textbook investment success. During these 20 years, Manchester United's brand influence and commercial revenue have continued to grow. Although the team's record dropped sharply after Ferguson retired, the Red Devils are still one of the most profitable clubs in the world. Sponsorship revenue and broadcast sharing alone are enough to support Manchester United as the Premier League club with the highest market value.

Why did the Glazer family choose to consider selling the team at this point? According to the "Mirror" report, Manchester United is currently promoting a new stadium plan costing 2 billion pounds: to build a modern stadium that can accommodate 100,000 fans to replace the old Old Trafford. However, this huge project has been unable to obtain sufficient funding. Glazer originally hoped to introduce external capital to complete the financing, but British domestic capital was not very interested, and American investment institutions were worried that the return cycle would be too long. At this time, funds from the Middle East became the most realistic option.

It is reported that Glazer is considering selling part of their 48.9% stake in exchange for a huge investment from Saudi Arabia to ensure the smooth progress of the stadium construction plan. This "partial sale + capital investment" model can not only retain family control but also obtain cash flow, which is their most likely route at present.

Fans have launched protests many times and even stormed into Old Trafford to demand Glazer "get out of Manchester United." They believe that this American family only regards the club as a money printing machine rather than a glorious team. If the acquisition is completed, Manchester United will become another Premier League giant controlled by Middle Eastern capital after Newcastle. This not only means sufficient funds, but also may bring about new operational ideas. Saudi Arabia’s Entertainment Authority has already invested heavily in sports, from F1 to golf to football leagues, with the intention of creating a “sports power”. If Manchester United is included in this system, it means that they will have a huge transfer budget and global promotion resources.

At present, the Glazer family refuses to comment on the matter, and Sir Ratcliffe also insists that he is "fully committed to the Manchester United project." But people familiar with the matter revealed that Glazer’s contacts with potential investors are still conducted secretly, and they can start negotiations without even notifying other shareholders in advance.

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