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
https://twitter.com/UtdMatthew2/status/1651294758466199552?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1651294758466199552%7Ctwgr%5E11a032766e1882cc7d06bf75d188aeef1cc4fdff%7Ctwcon%5Es1_&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.manchestereveningnews.co.uk%2Fsport%2Ffootball%2Ffootball-news%2Fmanchester-united-takeover-ratcliffe-glazers-26788765
https://twitter.com/alexcturk/status/1651328433270538240?s=61&t=rkfEeNHcRBoDnVnfG6BsUw
Sir Jim Ratcliffe wants to co-own United with the Glazers…like seriously he's this shameless? 🥲🤣
— 𝐌𝐨𝐫𝐠𝐚𝐧 (@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
https://twitter.com/tenhagera/status/1651294540886573078?s=61&t=rkfEeNHcRBoDnVnfG6BsUw
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