Qatari Sheikh’s Reported $6.3 Billion Bid Accepted for Manchester United
- Manchester United shares surged after reports of Jassim bin Hamad al-Thani's successful takeover bid.
- Social media and news reports indicated the Glazer family accepted Sheikh Jassim's fifth offer to take total control of the club.
- The rumour appears to have started with a small Twitter account and was then spread by a major Qatari newspaper, though no official announcement has been made.
- Sheikh Jassim's bid would reportedly pay off Manchester United's debt and allow the club to compete financially with top European clubs again.
- The potential deal comes as Cristiano Ronaldo left Manchester United for a Saudi Arabian club, raising concerns over sportswashing.