The whole process can take two more months, but it seems to move in the correct direction.Since 2005, the Glazer family has announced a single owner who has been considering sales since November 2005, but is expected to be interested in the interests of minorities later. British businessman Ratcliffe, owner of the French club “Nice”, later accepted the deal.
Many United supporters have voiced their opposition to the Glazer regime on social media and in protests around Old Trafford, but recent developments seem to confirm that the Glazer regime will remain in place for the foreseeable future. Sheikh Jassim was planning to invest $1.7 billion in the club, and much of that money will no doubt be used to sign new players. But the reality is that United have spent more than $1.8 billion since Sir Alex Ferguson retired in 2013 and are already one of the best clubs in the world.
But a regime change could mean structural changes that could allow the United States to compete. The lack of trophies – two League Cups, one FA Cup and one Europa League – over the past decade reflects the ongoing dysfunction of recruitment operations.Although Ratcliffe plans to take over, there is still a lot to do to modernize Manchester United.
Liverpool have had a clear advantage in this matter for some time and will continue to do so. Liverpool won the league and the Champions League despite spending around $600 million in that period. STADIUM — Manchester United legend and outspoken Glazers critic Gary Neville has accused the Americans of a “breach of duty” after letting “one of the best stadiums in the world” “rust out” (via MEN). Indeed, the Daily Mail reported that Sir Bobby Charlton has a leak in his roof, but the club is reluctant to replace it until the ownership issues are resolved.It remains to be seen whether the Glazers will splash some cash at Old Trafford, but they are a few years behind FSG, who expanded the Main Stand and Anfield, increasing Anfield’s capacity from 44,000 to 61,000 in eight years. The road ends and the stadium have also been extensively renovated. Perhaps the explanation of Ratcliffe’s condition may delay progress.
Training ground – As with Old Trafford, the Glazers have been criticized for rendering the club’s Carrington training ground useless. Former manager Ole Gunnar Solskjær said he had been “neglected” and urged United to “catch up with other teams” (via The Athletic).One of those teams is undoubtedly Liverpool, who opened a new $61m (£50m/€58m) training ground in Kirkby in 2020. Jurgen Klopp praised the new state-of-the-art unit as “close”, adding: “It has everything we need now and for the future. But while investment news may bring some change, these things take time.
Last October, Qatari banker Sheikh Jassim rejected a bid for Liverpool’s rivals Manchester United. An earlier offer of $6.1bn (£5bn/€5.8bn) was rejected, but negotiations broke down completely. After several months, significant progress has finally been made. The Athletic report that Jim Ratcliffe’s investment has been approved by Manchester United’s board.
