According to a new report, the takeover of Manchester United by Sir Jim Ratcliffe or Sheikh Jassim will not be affected if the club fails to qualify for the Champions League.
Ratcliffe and Ineos, along with Sheikh Jassim, are among the main candidates for the Glazer family's majority or outright takeover of United.
Both offer different proposals. Initially, Ratcliffe wanted a majority stake, but Sky News reports that he inserted a 'put and call' clause into his bid that, if successful, would force the Glazers to sell the remaining shares. theirs to him, or will force him to buy them. , on a "specific date in the future".
Meanwhile, Sheikh Jassim wants to take over United outright, with the bid being made through his Nine Two Foundation. Advertisement
And there is a proposal from Elliott Management, the former owner of Italian giants AC Milan, to buy a minority stake in the club.
As it stands, any successful bidder will at least partially control the Champions League club, with Erik ten Hag's side currently fourth in the Premier League this season.
But a two-game losing streak has put pressure on United, especially as fifth-placed Liverpool are one point behind them by playing one more game. They have won the last six matches.
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However, a new report has clarified whether the takeover plan will be affected if United fail to qualify for the Champions League. Man Utd deal 'not affected by Champions League'
According to The Athletic, offers for Ratcliffe and Sheikh Jassim "do not depend" on United's position in the Premier League this season.
Therefore, if Ten Hag's team only secures a Europa League spot, the possibility of a takeover or its value to the Glazer family will not be altered.
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Indeed, the report adds that the value of the two offers is also independent of final placement and that both parties remain "fully committed".
However, the takeover reports will be the last thing on Ten Hag's mind as he looks to guide his team to a successful end to the season.
They could complete a domestic cup double by beating Manchester City in the FA Cup final, and a 4th-place finish would be a solid first season under the Dutchman. Lan. Asked on Friday if he would be notified of potential transfer funds for next season in the event of a sale, Ten Hag said (quoting via the London Evening Standard):
"No, I don't. I have no influence on that - I don't know.
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"The only thing I know is that Manchester United is one of the biggest clubs and I think they could be among the two biggest clubs in the world from the fans' point of view. So I think the club. This set has to compete for the top spot in the world, so Champions League, Premier League."
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