{"id":138550,"date":"2023-10-03T09:01:02","date_gmt":"2023-10-03T09:01:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/magdelaine.net\/?p=138550"},"modified":"2023-10-03T09:01:02","modified_gmt":"2023-10-03T09:01:02","slug":"man-utd-takeover-update-as-sir-jim-ratcliffe-considers-shock-new-bid-which-would-allow-the-glazers-to-remain-in-control-the-sun","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/magdelaine.net\/lifestyle\/man-utd-takeover-update-as-sir-jim-ratcliffe-considers-shock-new-bid-which-would-allow-the-glazers-to-remain-in-control-the-sun\/","title":{"rendered":"Man Utd takeover update as Sir Jim Ratcliffe considers shock new bid which would allow the Glazers to remain in control | The Sun"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>SIR JIM RATCLIFFE is considering making an offer to buy a minority stake in Manchester United. <\/p>\n<p>The British billionaire has been in the running with Sheikh Jassim to buy a controlling share of the club from the Glazer family.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thesun.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/1998-oversaw-growth-company-now-804899865.jpg\"><br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thesun.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/2021-pa-photo-manchester-united-684901591.jpg\"><\/p>\n<p>Despite the current owners putting United on the market last November, no deal has been struck and negotiations with both are at a stalemate. <\/p>\n<p>It has been reported that there are disagreements between shareholders about the club&#x27;s \u00a36bn valuation, as well as potential legal issues should a full takeover benefit one party more than another.<\/p>\n<p>Ratcliffe made a proposal to buy Man Utd for around \u00a35bn earlier this year, as did Sheikh Jassim, but the offers did not satisfy club chiefs.<\/p>\n<p>Therefore, the 70-year-old Ineos CEO is set to ditch his attempt to become the majority owner and instead try to purchase a smaller stake.<\/p>\n<h2>READ MORE ON MAN UTD<\/h2>\n<p><source media=\"(-webkit-min-device-pixel-ratio: 1.5)\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thesun.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/RR-BETTING-PADDY-POWER-football-1.jpg\"><source data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thesun.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/RR-BETTING-PADDY-POWER-football-1.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thesun.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/RR-BETTING-PADDY-POWER-football-1.jpg\"><\/picture><span>POWER UP <\/span><\/p>\n<h3>Get \u00a340 in free Bet Builder bets when you stake \u00a310 on football with Paddy Power<\/h3>\n<p><source media=\"(-webkit-min-device-pixel-ratio: 1.5)\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thesun.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/LB-SPORTS-zlatan-tenhag-copy.jpg\"><source data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thesun.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/LB-SPORTS-zlatan-tenhag-copy.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thesun.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/LB-SPORTS-zlatan-tenhag-copy.jpg\"><\/picture><span>TRASH TALKING <\/span><\/p>\n<h3>Man Utd legend Ibrahimovic fears Ten Hag is not right man for the Red Devils<\/h3>\n<p>Various sources claim he could buy 25 per cent of Man Utd for a figure of around \u00a31.5bn.<\/p>\n<p>The bid would see Ratcliffe take an equal amount of A and B shares.<\/p>\n<p>The B shares are held by the Glazers, while A shares are those publicly traded.<\/p>\n<p>If Ratcliffe&#x27;s proposal is accepted, it means the American owners will remain in control of the club. <\/p>\n<h2>Most read in Football<\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thesun.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/LB-SPORTS-klopp-var-copy.jpg\"><\/picture><span>EAR WE GO! 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