The Glazers want more than £6billion for the Red Devils, who they’ve owned for 20 years ago. A successful bid by Qatar would see Man United and bitter rivals Manchester City on opposite sides of the Qatar-Abu Dhabi rivalry.
Meanwhile, a potential takeover will also be of interest to Newcastle United’s Saudi Arabia Public Investment Fund owners given they’re based in the Middle East.
However, Qatari investors still face competition from British billionaire Jim Ratcliffe, plus other Here, we round up the rumoured wealth of Man United’s potential new owners compared to Newcastle and their Premier League counterparts.
1. SILEBY, ENGLAND - JULY 27: A general view of the Premier League Trophy during the Nottingham Forest v Stellenbosch FC - Next Gen Cup 2022 match at Leicester City Training Ground on July 27, 2022 in Sileby, England. (Photo by Ashley Allen/Getty Images)
2. 20th - Brentford
Owner = Matthew Benham — rumoured net worth = £3million
3. 19th - Leeds United
Owner = Andrea Radrizzani — rumoured net worth = £450million
4. 18th - Brighton and Hove Albion
Owner = Tony Bloom — rumoured net worth = £765million