Manchester United fans continue to wait for the club's takeover to be finalised.
Why Rio Ferdinand thinks Man United takeover hasn't been completed as he criticises the Glazers
04.07.2023 - 08:25 / manchestereveningnews.co.uk
Rio Ferdinand has criticised the Glazer family for their poor communication throughout the takeover process, claiming the only reason a takeover has still not been completed is because "you're not dealing with one individual with the Glazers".
Sir Jim Ratcliffe and Sheikh Jassim bin Hamad Al Thani are the interested parties. It is a takeover saga that has been rumbling on since last November when the Glazer family announced they were open to the idea of selling the club.
Sheikh Jassim is hoping to complete a full takeover of United and has vowed to clear the club's debt. Ratcliffe's bid would see him buy a majority stake in the club, meaning the Glazer family would remain at Old Trafford.
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The Glazers have refused to provide any sort of updates on the takeover saga. It is a process that has now dragged on for over seven months.
Former United captain Ferdinand believes new ownership will be key to moving United forward as he criticised the Glazers for their silence. Ferdinand believes the different views of the Glazer family members make it challenging to find an agreement, as he had his say on both bids.
Speaking on his FIVE YouTube channel, Ferdinand said: "I think the big issue is when you're dealing with a group of people rather than an individual, it makes things very complex and difficult at times.
"I think you're not dealing with one individual with the Glazers. I think Sir Jim Ratcliffe came out and said it and I think that's been the issue behind the scenes. You're
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