Man United takeover is almost a reality..

Man United takeover is almost a reality….

It’s almost been a year since news of a potential takeover at Man United had supporters of the Old Trafford outfit rubbing their hands with glee.

The thought of being rid of the Glazer family is clearly something that appeals to much of the Red Devils faithful, however, as of this moment, they remain in full control at the Theatre of Dreams.
Despite multiple ‘Glazer out’ protests they’re still in situ and, according to one of the creators of the Premier League, ‘super agent’ Jon Smith, it could be another year before a deal can be closed.
There is hope on the horizon for fans though.

To be honest here, I’m not inside this deal but I know quite a few of the funds who are close to the the two bidders, and it would appear vaguely intelligent for the Glazers to have looked again at the Gulf and said there’s a bigger game here and we don’t want to sell ourselves short,’ Smith wrote in his exclusive CaughtOffside column.

‘They’ve got arguably the biggest entity on planet football and if the Qataris are going to pay £5bn, maybe they’ll pay £10bn. Maybe it’s just a number and they’ll settle on seven.

‘These deals are notoriously complicated and this is the biggest one of them all. I’m just of the belief that it’s a very heavy negotiation and it’s ultimately all about the money, obviously, but also about the timing.

‘I think all eyes are on the Gulf to see what happens over the next 12 months as there could be a new and growing Super League coming out of the Gulf in some shape or form.

‘If that happens then Man United’s value will rise dramatically, so we may be in a negotiated hold pattern at present which is why Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s bid for smaller ownership and keeping the Glazers in place may be more acceptable than the Qataris saying here’s £5bn, goodbye.
‘I think the takeover is going to complete in some shape or form it’s just a question of when.’

All the while that talks remain in abeyance it has to be seen as a positive rather than a negative for those who are desperate for a new dawn at the club.
It’s worth pondering that the Glazer’s could still decide to keep things as they are ad infinitum, so the fact that Smith has suggested that his belief is that the deal will conclude should be acknowledged.

In the meantime, Erik ten Hag is effectively having to work with one hand tied behind his back whilst trying to bring the glory days back to the club.
Manchester United will resume their Premier League campaign with a home game against Sheffield United. Despite claiming a late win against Brentford last week, Erik Ten Hag will try to avoid a defeat as the confidence of his team has come under serious questions in the wake of poor results. The Red Devils’ coach is also anticipated to drop some players whose poor has become glaring and is affecting the team’s overall performance. Here are four players who may find themselves on the bench.

1. Mason Mount
Mason Mount, who was known for his intelligence and flair at Chelsea, has faced challenges in adapting to his role at Old Trafford. Despite being deployed in two different positions, the forward has yet to raise eyebrows. Ten Hag may consider using Eriksen in his position against Sheffield.

2. Andre Onana
Onana has made a series of errors in the post, which have unfortunately resulted in the team conceding comical fashions consecutively. As it stands, his confidence level also seems to be low, and much work will need to be done on his positioning, and this might prompt the coach to look towards Buyandir.

3. Amrabat
Amrabat was anticipated to be the lasting solution to The Red Devils’ midfield woes alongside Casemiro, but his presence in the club’s last two games did not stop attackers from rendering the Red Devils helpless in the middle. This has raised concerns about his ability to effectively shield the defense.

4. Marcus Rashford
Rashford has been a regular starter, but his presence has not been as influential as last season. He easily gets isolated and assisting the team in the defensive area when there is a need seems to be a job too hard for him presently. Anthony Martial might be picked over him against Sheffield.