QATARI investors have reportedly turned their attention to a full Manchester United takeover.
That’s after failing with a bid to buy rivals Liverpool, says Qatar-based journalist Mohammed Al-Kaabi.
Both clubs are on the market as they look to compete with Manchester City and Chelsea’s millions in the summer transfer window.
And the Qataris had hoped to take full control from John W. Henry’s Fenway Sports Group at Anfield.
However, Liverpool’s American owners have reportedly refused to give up majority control in any sale.
This goes against the wishes of the Qataris, who apparently want much more than a minority stake in any club.
And it’s reckoned they are now focused on a complete takeover at Man United instead.
Meanwhile, CBS adds advanced talks were not held between the Qataris and Liverpool, with no concrete bid made either.
And any offer made for United is likely to come under the Glazers’ valuation.
Reports this week claimed a formal bid from Qatar was set to be received by tomorrow’s deadline.
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The Glazers are hoping for a full sale of United for around £6billion.
But Uefa were today urged to block any offer from the Middle Eastern country due to concerns over Qatar’s ties to Paris Saint-Germain.
However, it’s reckoned European football’s governing body will not KO a bid from Qatar.
And the latest from the country suggests those behind a bid are now going all-out for United after giving up on Liverpool.
Investors from Qatar would join Arab compatriots like Saudi Arabia and the UAE in splashing the cash in the Premier League.
The Telegraph report that a Saudi Arabian bid is imminent.
But they will have to go some way to match the £600million spent by Chelsea’s American backers, with Todd Boehly prepared to find even more for a new striker this summer.
United fans were sent into meltdown after the fresh reports from Qatar.
One said: “COOK QATAR COOK. We want Mbappe next season.”
Another declared: “You rock my world.”
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One yelped: “Omg let’s gooooo.”
Another added: “Finally no more Glazers.”
Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
