All the very latest news on the Man United takeover from the Manchester Evening News.
Sheikh Jassim bin Hamad Al Thani’s confidence of completing a takeover at Manchester United was ɾєρօɾτedly ‘growing’ yesterday.
The Qatari, who lodged a fifth and improved bid for United last week, is now considered as the favourite by some to complete a takeover atOld Traffordand oust the Glazers from office. His Nine Two Holdings Limited was officially registered as a company within the UK on Thursday, increasing expectation levels that a Ԁєɑł could be close to being agreed.
However, those suggestions have been played down by those close to the long-running saga, insisting that nothing is close to being agreed or finalised. TheGlazersput United up for sale back in November and the situation is still showing no signs of reaching its conclusion.
Unitedsupporters’ fɾυȿτɾɑtions have now reached an all-time high and ɾєρօɾτs suggesting that the Glazers will still be at the helm by the time next season kicks-off have infuriated many. The whole saga needs bringing to a close, one way or another, sooner rather than later.
Premier League Owners’ and Directors’ test explained
Before eitherSheikh Jassimor Ratcliffe can takeover, the prospective owners will first have to pass thePremier League’sOwners’ and Directors’ test.
In brief, the Owners’ and Directors’ test, also known as the Fit and Proper Persons’ test, is designed to stop unfit individuals from taking over football clubs.
This test is reviewed on a seasonal basis to avoid owners or directors from abusing the clubs which they own.
Ten Hag’s мєȿȿɑɢє to next owners
The cloud of uncertainty hanging over United means Erik ten Hag is currently somewhat hamstrung in attracting the players he wants as quickly as he wants amid a lack of clarity over his summer budget.
He pointed out in May how he is keen to get the rebuild ball rolling as quickly as possible. He said:
“You have to see how you come out of the transfer window but I think we need more. I don’t have so (much) patience. That is one of my mistakes. We have to work in the summer with this squad, but also in the window see if you can strengthen the squad.
“Now we are far away, so we have a lot of work to do. We make progress in this team, in this squad, but we need better players if we want to compete for the highest.”
