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title: "Dharmesh Sheth makes Manchester United takeover claim"
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language: "en-GB"
author: "Charlie Smith"
section: "Follow up"
published: "2023-03-26T10:40:45Z"
modified: "2023-03-26T10:40:45Z"
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# Dharmesh Sheth makes Manchester United takeover claim

**Sky Sports reporter [Dharmesh Sheth](https://twitter.com/skysports_sheth?s=20&t=8U0qPek7Dgm-iVEcGXZHNQ) believes that [Manchester United](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/manchester-united-news/) would be sold for a world record fee, should the Glazers decide to sell up.**

### The Lowdown: Second bids

Sheikh Jassim and Sir Jim Ratcliffe appear to be the main contenders when it comes to a takeover, with both parties now making second bids after a mix-up in the week.

Jassim and Ratcliffe’s respective teams asked for an extension after missing the deadline on Wednesday, with Ratcliffe’s fresh proposal going in on [Thursday](https://www.skysports.com/football/news/11095/12841070/manchester-united-sale-sir-jim-ratcliffe-and-ineos-submit-revised-bid) and news of Jassim’s second offer emerging on [Saturday](https://twitter.com/skysportspl/status/1639567793484963840?s=46&t=-L06YCAqO5XP08zYgl8TRg) morning.

There was [speculation](https://twitter.com/talksport/status/1638210337596948482?s=46&t=-L06YCAqO5XP08zYgl8TRg) of the Glazers retaining some reservations when it comes to selling, but if they do, Sheth believes it could break records.

### The Latest: Sheth’s comments

Sheth was talking to [GiveMeSport](https://www.givemesport.com/man-utd-glazers-could-receive-world-record-fee-over-sale-at-old-trafford/) regarding a Manchester United takeover, highlighting sections of support that want the Glazers to leave Old Trafford for good. He said that speculation when it comes to a takeover will continue to rumble on but believes that a potential sale would be for a world record fee:

*“There have been all sorts of talk that there’s a split within the Glazer family and that some want to sell, while some actually want to keep hold of Manchester United.*

*“I know there’s a big section of Manchester United fans who just don’t want the Glazers anywhere near the club anymore.*

*“So that will be a slight concern to them. But it’s still going to rumble on this one, because there are so many people interested in buying United and it’s going to go for a world-record fee, you’ll think.”*

### The Verdict: Fingers crossed

With second bids now in from Jassim and Ratcliffe, the ball is firmly in the Glazers’ court when it comes to a possible world record sale, eclipsing a [$4.65 billion](https://www.nbcsports.com/bayarea/49ers/here-are-most-expensive-us-sports-franchise-sales) sale for the Denver Broncos last year.

Jassim now seems to be [confident](https://twitter.com/FabrizioRomano/status/1639564822697082882) of winning the race to take control at Old Trafford, and hopefully, there will be further developments before the end of the season. The Qatari group previously [wanted](https://twitter.com/MikeKeegan_DM/status/1623280622650228736) ‘things done quickly’ so they could help [Erik ten Hag](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/tag/erik-ten-hag/) in the transfer market ahead of the summer, so some supporters will be hoping the Glazers decide to sell to them relatively quickly.

A stunning swoop for [Jude Bellingham](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/manchester-united-news/sheikh-jassim-transfer-news-jude-bellingham/) has already been mooted with Jassim a huge fan, so it could be an extremely exciting few months off the pitch at Old Trafford, with the club looking to build on a solid first season under Ten Hag.