Man Utd takeover: Sheikh Jassim could be about to walk into complete chaos today as deal set to be completed
As things stand, Sheikh Jassim currently looks like the frontrunner in the race to buy Manchester United. And for all the progress Erik ten Hag has made at Old Trafford, the Red Devils certainly still seem chaotic. Especially when you look at their transfer window so far…
At Liverpool, they’ve been able to secure a bargain deal for World Cup winner Alexis Mac Allister.
Chelsea have announced the arrival of Christopher Nkunku from RB Leipzig, with Nicolas Jackson poised to move from Villarreal.
Manchester City have moved with haste to secure the signature of Mateo Kovacic.
And then there’s United.
The Red Devils, to their credit, have tried to get an early deal over the line in the form of Mason Mount.
The Chelsea star is willing to move to Old Trafford and is still hoping an agreement can be reached between the two sides.
Yet right now, that deal seems to be on the back burner.
United are now happy for the world to know they want Moises Caicedo of Brighton. Without a doubt, he’d be an exciting arrival.
But with the club working on a strict budget this summer, it’s hard to see the Ecuador international making the move.
United are right to moan about a special tax being applied only to them. Manchester City, after all, signed Kovacic for a bargain fee.
Yet they’re still as chaotic in the transfer market as ever.
They can’t afford Caicedo without sacrificing a world-class striker, which is arguably an even bigger priority.
And, once again, United are falling behind their rivals when it comes to making signings.
Then there’s their issue with getting rid of players, too.
United are prepared to listen to as many as six individuals this summer as they look to raise extra funds for summer transfers.
Harry Maguire, Fred, Anthony Martial, Scott McTominay, Anthony Elanga and Donny van de Beek are all on the market.
But nearly a month on from the club’s FA Cup final defeat to Manchester City, nobody has come forward with a bid for any of them.
If United can’t shift players, they’ll be stuck with the £100million budget they’re working on.
And that will further set the club back further as they look to reel in City next season.
Sheikh Jassim, as mentioned above, seems to be the frontrunner in the race to buy United.
Yet he could have his work cut out if he’s hoping for a quick turnaround to the current issues behind the scenes.
The takeover situation is casting a big cloud, with the Glazers yet to confirm what their intentions are.
Sheikh Jassim has lodged five bids, with Sir Jim Ratcliffe tabling three offers of his own so far.
There’s even a chance the Glazers might stay, with firms such as Elliot Management and Carlyle Group ready to offer minority investment.
