MANCHESTER UNITED bidder Thomas Zilliacus has confirmed he is still keen to buy the club from the Glazers.
That is after Zilliacus lashed out on social media describing the ongoing takeover saga as a “farce” and accusing United’s unpopular owners of disrespecting the club.
However, the Finnish businessman set the record straight by insisting he still wants to win ownership of the Red Devils and his undisclosed second bid still stands.
But the entrepreneur insists he will not be dragged into a third-round bidding war because he thinks that’s “highly unprofessional”.
Zilliacus told the BBC: “My earlier offer still stands and I am willing to pay a premium above what I offered.
“I’m not going to be participating in a third round because I find it highly unprofessional.
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“I see no reason whatsoever why a third round is basically starting the whole thing from scratch.
“It seems odd to me that, if there is a genuine will to sell and you have three serious bidders, why you don’t sit down with the bidders, discuss and negotiate and hopefully come to a number that everyone can agree.”
Zilliacus criticised the Glazers once more as he questioned their will to reinforce the team next season.
The 69-year-old also warned there is a high possibility the American owners’ handling of the situation will have a “negative impact” on the club.
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Zilliacus added: “I can’t see the Glazers spending a lot of money on new players. If they have decided to sell the club, why would they do that?
“The potential to have a negative impact on the club is big and is growing every day when there is no decision on this.”
This comes after bidders were informed they have until the end of the month to submit revised offers.
The Glazers are holding out for a staggering £6billion but so far the highest offers, from Sir Jim Ratcliffe and Sheikh Jassim Bin Al Thani, have only reached £5bn.
Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
