Man Utd 'on Qatar three-club shortlist' as Glazers await mega-money offer
Qatar are reportedly eyeing Manchester United for a full-scale takeover as part of their investment in the Premier League. United are one of three English heavyweights that Qatar Sports Investments are planning to get involved with in hosting the 2022 World Cup this winter.
The Glazer family have put the club up for sale, appointing the Raine Group to help them cash in during the first quarter of 2023. Although the process is taking place privately behind the scenes, the favorites to succeed the controversial American helmsmen are expected to become clearer at the end of January.
And with a presence in the Middle East expected to be in the running, Qatar could be one Gulf state showing serious interest in making United their next footballing venture. According to , Liverpool and Tottenham Hotspur join United as Premier League clubs targeted by Qatar in 2023.
Qatar Sports Investments are considering buying a stake in the mammoth trio, but are even considering a full-scale takeover of United and Liverpool after they were put up for sale last year. The Glazers want to leave Old Trafford, while Fenway Sports Group are ready to leave Anfield.
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But Tottenham are also firmly in the game, and club chairman Daniel Levy has reportedly already held talks about a potential investment from Qatar.
The report claims that QSI chairman Nasser Al-Khelaifi met Levy in London earlier this week, but it's unclear if he hasn't held talks with another club yet. Premier League. Tottenham, however, have since denied the allegations.
Qatar believe any deal to invest in England's top flight would further bolster their strategy of using sport to continue to boost the country's image after the World Cup.
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QSI has owned Paris Saint-Germain since 2011, funding the French giants to become the European powerhouse they are today.
They also hold a stake in Portuguese side SC Braga, but now want to place their marker in England, and there are a handful of tempting opportunities on the table.
They are also believed to see South America as a priority region to invest in, but their short-term focus is on the Premier League, widely regarded as the biggest domestic league in the world.
Developments are expected in the coming weeks as the sale of United draws nearer and Liverpool continue to explore investment opportunities.
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Qatar are reportedly eyeing Manchester United for a full-scale takeover as part of their investment in the Premier League. United are one of three English heavyweights that Qatar Sports Investments are planning to get involved with in hosting the 2022 World Cup this winter.
The Glazer family have put the club up for sale, appointing the Raine Group to help them cash in during the first quarter of 2023. Although the process is taking place privately behind the scenes, the favorites to succeed the controversial American helmsmen are expected to become clearer at the end of January.
And with a presence in the Middle East expected to be in the running, Qatar could be one Gulf state showing serious interest in making United their next footballing venture. According to , Liverpool and Tottenham Hotspur join United as Premier League clubs targeted by Qatar in 2023.
Qatar Sports Investments are considering buying a stake in the mammoth trio, but are even considering a full-scale takeover of United and Liverpool after they were put up for sale last year. The Glazers want to leave Old Trafford, while Fenway Sports Group are ready to leave Anfield.
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But Tottenham are also firmly in the game, and club chairman Daniel Levy has reportedly already held talks about a potential investment from Qatar.
The report claims that QSI chairman Nasser Al-Khelaifi met Levy in London earlier this week, but it's unclear if he hasn't held talks with another club yet. Premier League. Tottenham, however, have since denied the allegations.
Qatar believe any deal to invest in England's top flight would further bolster their strategy of using sport to continue to boost the country's image after the World Cup.
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QSI has owned Paris Saint-Germain since 2011, funding the French giants to become the European powerhouse they are today.
They also hold a stake in Portuguese side SC Braga, but now want to place their marker in England, and there are a handful of tempting opportunities on the table.
They are also believed to see South America as a priority region to invest in, but their short-term focus is on the Premier League, widely regarded as the biggest domestic league in the world.
Developments are expected in the coming weeks as the sale of United draws nearer and Liverpool continue to explore investment opportunities.
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