Sheikh still dreams of owning Red Devils
Sheikh Jassim has not given up on one day owning Man Utd, according to reports.
The Qatari went head-to-head with Sir Jim Ratcliffe for the Red Devils in 2023.
While Ratcliffe, 72, went on to buy a 25 per cent stake in the club, Jassim had been attempting to purchase it in its entirety – pledging to wipe their staggering debt in the process.
Taking into account money borrowed and transfers still being paid for, the Red Devils are said to owe around £1bn.
Ratcliffe has endured a bruising first 18 months as United co-owner.
The Red Devils have just secured their worst finish of the Premier League era, while former boss Erik ten Hag was sacked last October.
The Dutchman’s successor Ruben Amorim has so far been unable to stop the rot, while the Red Devils’ difficulties have extended to off the pitch.
Ratcliffe has bemoaned the club’s financial woes, with drastic cuts including 450 redundancies.
According to the Telegraph, Jassim and his associates have not given up on one day purchasing the Red Devils.
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