Overview

• Multiple outlets report a UAE-based group has approached Eric Cantona, David Beckham and Wayne Rooney to serve as ambassadors for a potential takeover bid.
• Club-focused reporting indicates there is no imminent sale process and that the Glazers are expected to wait for meaningful progress on new-stadium plans before entertaining offers.
• The Glazers retain majority control through super‑voting shares as Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s INEOS holds roughly 28–29 percent and runs football operations.
• Finance experts say any buyer would likely need to exceed £5bn, with higher figures speculated, while recent share-price bumps are attributed to media-driven takeover talk.
• A former Manchester City adviser warns a UAE-linked buyer could face associated‑party and regulatory hurdles given potential overlaps with entities tied to City’s ownership.