Manchester United boss Erik ten Hag may have himself to blame if neither Sheikh Jassim nor Sir Jim Ratcliffe stump up the money to meet the Glazer family’s asking price to purchase the club. A resolution does not appear in sight as almost a year has gone by since the Glazers initially confirmed that they were open to selling the Red Devils.
Discussions continue to be ongoing but The Times have claimed that United’s disappointing start to the season is causing prospective bidders to be further reluctant when it comes to meeting the Glazers’ asking price – upwards of £5billion – to take over at Old Trafford amid a lengthy takeover saga.
A dark cloud has descended over the club to begin the campaign, as they sit 13th in the Premier League table after a disappointing start that has seen Ten Hag’s side win just two of their opening five games. There have been questions regarding the club’s summer transfer business also, with Mason Mount, Andre Onana, Rasmus Hojlund, Altay Bayindir, Sergio Reguilon, Sofyan Amrabat and Jonny Evans all joining the club.
None have made the impact that Ten Hag will have hoped to begin with, while United chief executive Richard Arnold has also been forced to address the club’s staff over issues surrounding Antony and Mason Greenwood.
Ten Hag’s public spat with Jadon Sancho, which has seen United’s £72million signing axed from the first-team squad as he continues to train with the under-23s, has also dominated headlines as pressure builds over the Dutch boss’ future at Old Trafford.
Jassim and Ratcliffe have both bid over £5bn but the current owners are asking for more, but the club’s form in addition to controversies surrounding Sancho, Antony and Greenwood appear to be doing little help in order to convince the two parties to improve their offers – as an impasse remains.
