The Glazer family has set a price for selling Manchester United outright.

Manchester United is facing a major turning point as the Glazer family is reportedly willing to listen to offers to buy the club from Middle Eastern investors, particularly a consortium from the UAE.

MU could be sold again.

According to the Telegraph , the agreement between Sir Jim Ratcliffe and the Glazers included a "drag-along" clause – allowing major shareholders to pressure minority shareholders to sell their stake if someone buys the entire club. This means that if the Glazers sell their 48.9% stake, Ratcliffe would be forced to leave under the same conditions.

Following Sheikh Jassim's (Qatar) failed acquisition in 2023, the Middle Eastern influence has resurfaced. The Daily Mail reports that an investment group from the UAE is considering making an offer to buy Manchester United, even approaching several former players to invite them to be ambassadors for the project.

The cryptic remarks from Turki Al-Sheikh, an influential figure in Saudi Arabian sports , further fueled speculation. He wrote: "The best news I've heard is that Manchester United is in negotiations to sell to a new investor. Hopefully, they're better than the current owner."

British media reports claim the Glazer family are willing to sell Manchester United if they receive more than £5 billion for their stake. If successful, this would be one of the most expensive club transfers in the history of world sports.

The Glazer family has controlled Manchester United since 2005. The Independent revealed that before the Glazers took over, the "Red Devils" had virtually no debt. Now, the figure has ballooned to an alarming level. The club's current debt stands at £637 million, not including total borrowings exceeding £1 billion.

British billionaire Ratcliffe, owner of the INEOS group, currently owns 28.94% of MU shares and controls the club's football operations. However, Ratcliffe's reform policies have not yet yielded noticeable results on the pitch.

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