Man Utd takeover: Finance expert claims bidder will have ‘two ways’ to secure ‘return on investment’Finance expert – Kieran Maguire – has discussed the interest in Man Utd from American investors Carlyle, who want to buy a minority stake in the club.
Sheikh Jassim and Sir Jim Ratcliffe are interested in a full takeover of Man Utd, while several other bidders are keen to acquire a minority stake from the Glazer family. From this perspective, a minority takeover would be ideal for the Glazer family. They would benefit from an influx of funding while also remaining in control. But this would be a largely unpopular outcomeIt was revealed earlier this month that Carlyle – a firm with assets worth more than £298m – have tabled a proposal to the Glazer family with the view to becoming the club’s new minority investors.