The Glazer Family announced late last night that they are prepared to put Manchester United up for sale in light of the fact that they are ready to do so.
After years of opposition from the club's followers, the American group that currently owns it plans to put it up for sale at a price of more than £5 billion. They bought the club in 2005 for £790 million.
The Old Trafford club has issued a statement confirming that it has "begun the process of examining the various strategic options available to the club."
"As part of this process, the Board will consider all of the strategic alternatives, such as making a new investment into the club, selling the club, or engaging in other transactions involving the Company."
Throughout the course of the day, the most recent information and developments concerning the sale of the club will be reported in the Manchester Evening News.
Questions and Answers Regarding Manchester United's Recent Glazer Sale
In light of the extraordinary events that have taken place at Old Trafford, MEN's senior football writer Tyrone Marshall is here to answer any questions you may have.
He will be covering the most recent information regarding the club's ownership, as well as the transfer of Cristiano Ronaldo and the transfer window in the month of January.
Find out more information about how to submit your question to Tyrone so that he can answer it beginning at 12:30 p.m. here on this page.
A reflection of the current era?
Just a few short weeks ago, it was reported that Liverpool's owner John W. Henry and the Fenway Sports Group were willing to explore options similar to those being considered by the Glazer family regarding the potential sale of Manchester United. Now, it has been revealed that the Glazer family is willing to consider listening to offers regarding the sale of the club.
This may be an indication that the global economic situation is having an effect on American ownership in the Premier League, despite the fact that neither party has specifically mentioned the current state of the global economy in their statements.
It is possible that clubs like United, which operate with high levels of debt, will suffer as a result of rising interest rates worldwide, but especially in the United Kingdom and the United States.
This indicates that the additional £95 million in debt that United reported back in September could be a significant factor in the decision that the Glazer family makes regarding their future at the helm of the club.
A portent for Sir Jim Ratcliffe from the Raine Group
After Sir Jim Ratcliffe's failed attempt to purchase Chelsea in a sale that was managed by the Raine Group, the news that Manchester United have appointed the Raine Group as their exclusive financial advisor will not be a good omen for him. Raine Group was responsible for managing the sale of Chelsea.
After Roman Abramovich was blackballed by the European Union and the United Kingdom government, the bidding process for Chelsea was overseen by an investment banking firm, and it was won by Todd Boehly.
The fact that Ratcliffe, who owns the French club Nice, made a last-ditch effort to buy Chelsea but was unsuccessful as a result of the decision to sell to Boehly raises the question of whether or not Ratcliffe will be dissuaded from making a move for United despite the fact that he is the current favorite to do so.
A monumental twenty-four hours at Old Trafford
In spite of the fact that most of the attention of the world is currently focused on the World Cup, Manchester United have recently been through two of the most significant events in their recent history.
First, there was the report that Cristiano Ronaldo's contract was terminated by both parties amicably. This was announced by the club yesterday at 17:30 local time in the United Kingdom, shortly before rumors began to circulate that the Glazer family was willing to consider offers for the club.
This was verified by the club, which announced in a statement that they will be "exploring strategic options" at exactly 21:38 hours local time in the United Kingdom.
More developments are likely to take place today, and we will share those with you as soon as we receive them.
Who are the front-runners to become the next manager of Manchester United?
Jim Radcliffe is currently the front-runner to take over management of Manchester United from the Glazer family.
After being mentioned as potential buyers of the club, the richest man in Britain is next on the list, followed by the sovereign wealth fund of Dubai.
Odds on the Next Owner of Manchester United
Three to one, Sir Jim Ratcliffe
Corporation for Investment and Development in Dubai 5/1
Elon Musk 7/1
Nick Candy eight one
David Beckham 14/1
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How much will the Glazer family accept for the sale of Manchester United?
Following their controversial purchase of Manchester United for £780 million on credit 17 years ago, the Glazer family is reportedly prepared to consider offers of up to £5 billion to sell the club.
As a result, the Glazer family would be poised to walk away from their roles as owners of the Premier League powerhouses with enormous profits.
A recent valuation by Forbes placed the club's worth at £3.9 billion, placing it in third place among football clubs in terms of value, behind only Barcelona and Real Madrid.
The Glazer Family discusses their choice in detail.
After the statement, there were some quotes from the owners in which they provided an explanation of the thinking behind the news.
Avram Glazer and Joel Glazer, who both serve as Executive Co-Chairmen and Directors, were quoted as saying, "The strength of Manchester United rests on the passion and loyalty of our global community of 1.1 billion fans and followers." In light of the fact that we want to continue building on the Club's history of success, the Board of Directors has given their approval for an in-depth analysis of the various strategic options.
We will investigate every possibility to guarantee that we provide the highest level of service to our supporters and that Manchester United makes the most of the significant expansion possibilities that are open to the club both now and in the future. Throughout the entirety of this process, we will keep our undivided attention on serving what is in the best interests of our fans, shareholders, and other various stakeholders.
There is a potential buyer for Man United.
After 17 years of ownership, the Glazer Family announced last night that they intend to sell Manchester United Football Club. This news came as a surprise to the fans of Manchester United, but it has finally come to pass.
Manchester United plc (NYSE:MANU), one of the most successful and historic sports clubs in the world, announced today that the Company's Board of Directors (the "Board") is commencing a process to explore strategic alternatives for the club. This was stated in a statement released by the club.
The procedure is meant to facilitate the club's continued expansion, and its ultimate objective is to put it in a position where it can make the most of opportunities both on the field and in the business world.
As a part of this process, the Board of Directors will think about all of the possible strategic options, such as making a new investment into the club, selling it, or engaging in some other kind of transaction involving the Company. This will include an evaluation of several initiatives to strengthen the club, such as the redevelopment of the stadium and infrastructure and the expansion of the club's commercial operations on a global scale. Each of these initiatives will be evaluated in the context of enhancing the club's men's, women's, and academy teams' potential for long-term success, as well as bringing benefits to fans and other stakeholders.
