Fans’ group the Manchester United Supporters’ Trust has called for clarity amid the club’s takeover saga and issued 11 questions to owners the Glazer family, including what changes to the club would happen as a result of a new minority shareholder.
It comes after Sheikh Jassim withdrew from the process to buy the club. Sheikh Jassim became the first bidder to publicly confirm he had made an offer for the Old Trafford giants but he has now backed out, with rival bidder Sir Jim Ratcliffe reportedly ready to buy a 25 per cent stake in United.
“It would be wildly optimistic to think the Glazers are acting in the interests of supporters or are making ownership decisions which don’t centre on their own priorities,” a MUST statement read
“However, what supporters should expect at the very least now is some clarity and an end to this process. Furthermore the outcome must include new investment into the club. It cannot be solely about the interests of shareholders, whether existing or new.
We call upon all parties to put Manchester United interests before their own interests.
“If the reports are true regarding INEOS obtaining a 25 per cent stake in our club there are a number of questions around the transaction which need clarity before supporters can make any judgement on its merits.”
As gleaned from the statement, United fans are skeptical of Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s bid for Manchester United after Sheikh Jassim withdrew his bid. A large section of Man United fanbase preferred Shiekh Jassim’s bid which would have put an end to the Glazers ownership of Manchester United.
