Manchester United bidders ‘move to the next stage of takeover process’By PA Sport StaffBidders including Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s Ineos and Sheikh Jassim Bin Hamad Al Thani have moved to the next stage of the process that could lead to a takeover of Manchester United, the PA news agency understands. It is expected it could be a slow process as bidders pore over the details of the club’s commercial contracts. The Manchester United Supporters’ Trust has expressed concerns around multi-club ownership – Qatar Sports Investments controls Paris St Germain – and around human rights. A statement from Ineos last month read: “We would see our role as the long-term custodians of Manchester United on behalf of the fans and the wider community. “We are ambitious and highly competitive and would want to invest in Manchester United to make them the number one club in the world once again.”

Source: Irish Independent March 06, 2023 04:38 UTC