Manchester United: Qatari investors likely to make Old Trafford bid

A group Qatari investors are likely to make a bid for Manchester United in the coming days, according to Sky Sports.
The Lowdown: Friday deadline
The Glazers are overseeing takeover discussions without Old Trafford executives and have set a deadline of this Friday for bids to be made.
They value the club at around £6billion, which could see United become the most expensive sports team ever, should a takeover actually go through at that price.
Qatari investors have recently been linked with making their move for the Red Devils, and it looks as if that could well materialise before Friday.
The Latest: Sky Sports update
Sky Sports chief reporter Kaveh Solhekol said this on Monday afternoon regarding United and Qatari investors.
“We’ve been told today that private investors who are linked to the Qatari Royal Family are likely to make a bid to buy Manchester United this week.”
Solhekol then described it as “massive news for the future of Manchester United” due to the wealth of the potential buyers.
The Verdict: One to watch
Erik ten Hag has got things back on track on the pitch in Manchester, so potential Qatari investors could help take the club back to the top off the pitch, should a takeover go through.
They appear to want to help Ten Hag immediately in the transfer window, which may already make a positive impact amongst supporters. A formal bid will need to be made in the next few days, though, and it’ll be interesting to see what opening offer they go in with in regards to the Glazers’ £6billion asking price.
