What Qatar Really Wants from Manchester United: The Untold Story Behind the Scenes
There is also a lingering sense that the Glazers, who have long resisted fully relinquishing power, will ultimately determine United’s ownership future. Their partial sale allowed them to extract capital while deflecting responsibility for football operations onto Ratcliffe. But as financial pressures mount and the club’s value stagnates, a full sale may eventually become more attractive.
The real question is whether Qatar, with its immense resources, would be willing to return with a second bid—and at what price. Even Qatar’s wealthiest families have limits, as shown by Jassim’s 2023 withdrawal, which ultimately hinged on valuation disagreements. The failure to secure a deal the first time around demonstrated that money alone may not be enough to pry the club away from the Glazers—unless market conditions shift decisively.
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