It’s been a busy at Old Trafford, with visits from the two leading names understood to be interested in buying Manchester United.
First a delegation on behalf of Sheikh Jassim bin Hamad al-Thani’s Nine Two Foundation met with senior club figures on Thursday, and then on Friday, rival bidder Sir Jim Ratcliffe was pictured with representatives from his company INEOS in Manchester on Friday - with manager Erik ten Hag confirming he’d spoken to the businessman.
The Guardian has reported that Sheikh Jassim’s party had worries that United owners the Glazers aren’t 100% committed to a sale, but they have been reassured after their visit to Manchester, and that his financial advisors are putting together a second bid from his vast £275bn fortune. Will Sir Jim be able to compete with that?
We look at how both lead bidders’ wealth compares to that of other wealthy Premier League club owners.
The Guardian has reported that Sheikh Jassim’s party had worries that United owners the Glazers aren’t 100% committed to a sale, but they have been reassured after their visit to Manchester, and that his financial advisors are putting together a second bid from his vast £275bn fortune. Will Sir Jim be able to compete with that?
5. Brighton and Hove Albion - Tony Bloom
Reported net worth: £1.3bn Photo: Clive Rose
6. Leicester City - The Srivaddhanaprabha Family
Reported net worth - £1.41bn Photo: ADRIAN DENNIS
7. Manchester United (potential new owner) - Sheikh Jassim Bin Hamad Al Thani
Reported net worth: £1.56bn Photo: Ash Donelon
8. Everton - Farhad Moshiri
Reported net worth: £2.4bn Photo: Julian Finney