It is clear from the latest update surrounding Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s quest to buy Manchester United that he doesn’t understand the fans.
I’m also questioning how the Daily Mail keeps getting all of these scoops when all bidders have agreed to sign NDAs, however, Mike Keegan shouldn’t be questioned as a journalist. He has been on the money will this story since the Glazers announced their intentions to welcome investment or a potential complete sale of the club.
The latest update suggests Sir Jim Ratcliffe is offering a way for the Glazer family to remain involved with the club.
A similar report appeared on The Times website, so there was clearly a briefing of some sort — just days before the Friday deadline for final offers.
A big twist in the #MUFC sale process. Sir Jim Ratcliffe is prepared to offer Joel and Avram Glazer a route to stay. Under such a structure, Ratcliffe would gain control and leave Joel and Avram with around 20%, as first revealed by @Lawton_Times and @MikeKeegan_DM. pic.twitter.com/n3yFYavlUM
— Ben Jacobs (@JacobsBen) April 26, 2023
These reports both state that Ratcliffe is offering a deal that would see Joel and Avram Glazer retain 20 per cent stake in the club, therefore, it wouldn’t be an outright sale by any means. In turn, Ratcliffe is requesting a 50 per cent stake in the club.
United fans are eager to see an end to the Glazer era — which is approaching on 18 years, hence why The 1958 have organised another big protest prior to Aston Villa’s visit on Sunday.
Take a look at some of the reactions to Ratcliffe’s latest offer below:
Well, I'll hold my hands up and admit that I was very wrong about Sir Jim Ratcliffe, he's nothing but bad news for our club.
— Al Foran (@ImpressionistAL) April 26, 2023
If Ratcliffe buys Man Utd and let’s the glazers stay it’s time to get messy
— Lisandro06 (@UtdMatthew2) April 26, 2023
Yeah I’m sorry but if Sir Jim Ratcliffe is trying to do what’s being reported his ‘doing it for the fans’ stance is absolute garbage.
A 50% stake with the Glazers retaining a minority would be a business move and nothing else.
Full. Sale. Only.
— Alex Turk (@AlexCTurk) April 26, 2023
Sir Jim Ratcliffe wants to co-own United with the Glazers…like seriously he's this shameless? 🥲🤣
— #𝑆𝑖𝑚𝑝𝑙𝑖𝑐𝑖𝑡𝑦𝐼𝑠𝐶𝑜𝑚𝑝𝑙ë𝑥 (@andivamorgan) April 26, 2023
So Sir Jim Ratcliffe who many saw as a potential knight in shining armour has gone all snide and pulled a flanker to try and get his hands on the club. You can't trust anyone these days.
— Gary Thompson (@gary302) April 26, 2023
Jim Ratcliffe is a disgusting man, you won’t hear me calling him sir again.
— Frank 🧠🇳🇱 (@TenHagEra) April 26, 2023
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Ratcliffe is obviously not a Utd fan. Should be embarrassed to say he ever supported the club if this is what he is proposing.
Glazers 0% shares. Get them out and gone for good.
It’s obvious’ sir Jim was quite a serpent,he should be ashamed of his,I am even getting to complicate his promise would also be a fake, with all due respect he should steer clear off man united cause he has already lost the trust of man united fan’s
Sir Jim Ratcliffe what a joke first you tried to buy Chelsea because you said you are a season ticket holder for years but failed now you want to buy Manchester United because you lived down the road had most United fans fooled now you want the club so bad you want only 50% and the glaziers to stay very dangerous game not for us fans hope the Qatari offer the 6 billion and get rid of this mess