Overview

• Turki Al-Sheikh wrote that Manchester United was in an 'advanced' stage of a sale, then clarified he is not the investor, said the buyer is not from his nation, and stressed the deal might not happen.
• talkSPORT reporting, cited by multiple outlets, claims the interested group is UAE-based and that several club legends have been approached about investing, though these details remain unverified.
• The Athletic’s framework, echoed in follow-up coverage, notes Sir Jim Ratcliffe paid $33 per share and that drag-along rights after 18 months affect any transaction sought before February 2027.
• Reports say a sale before that date would require Ratcliffe to receive at least what he paid, contributing to views that a full takeover is unlikely before 2027 unless the Glazers opt to proceed.
• The Athletic’s analysis also cites a minimum valuation of roughly £4.3bn and names potential buyers including Sheikh Jassim, a UAE consortium and Elon Musk, without confirming current bids.