Since the Glazer family put Manchester United up for sale for $5 billion (approximately Ksh 625,016,290.00), a few bidders have expressed interest. It is nearly impossible to find a party with the disposable funds to purchase a commodity like Manchester United while remaining debt-free. The bids are expected to be submitted by February 17, which is less than a week away.Four bidders from around the world have expressed interest in purchasing Manchester United, including Qatar investors, American Consortia, and English billionaire Jim Ratcliffe and partners.Ten Hag ‘pleased’ for Greenwood, Manchester Women not so muchJIM RATCLIFFEJim Ratcliffe grew up a Manchester United fan and is now a multibillionaire in his own right. At first glance, he appears to be a viable option for many. In his bid to acquire the team, he is supported by Goldman Sachs, a leading global investment banking securities and investment management firm, as well as JPMorgan Chase.##NAJAVA_MECA_7013825##He has, however, clashed with environmentalists over his company’s INEOS connection to air pollution.Man United’s late blitzkrieg – Rashford keeps the title hopes aliveQATARI INVESTORSQatar is another viable option. Qatar made history by becoming the first Middle Eastern country to host a major event such as the World Cup. Furthermore, it was the first time that eight host cities were located within 100 kilometers of one another, allowing people from various cultures to interact.If the Arabs take over, Erik Ten Hag will be able to easily purchase players due to the financial boost. The long-overdue redevelopment of Old Trafford will also be accelerated.Arabs, however, have made headlines for a variety of wrong reasons, including allegations of human rights violations, sports washing, and amongst other ethical concerns.THE AMERICANSTwo more bidders are expected to be from the states. The wealthy Americans will be able to fund the team’s activities on and off the field. However, this is more likely to make United a business opportunity than a sports team.There appears to be a disadvantage to every option, but it is nearly impossible to find a party with such a large sum of money at their disposal.
