Finance guru: Glazers could now stay at Man United as new statement issued
The Glazers may have used their announcement courting external investment in Man United as a means to get someone else to foot the bill to grow the club.
That is the view of finance expert Doctor Dan Plumley, speaking exclusively to Football Insider about the latest from behind the scenes within the American family.
United announced in November that they would entertain offers to buy into the Red Devils, with many analysts claiming that this likely meant a full takeover.
But as quoted by The Athletic last Thursday (15 December), Avram Glazer said: “It’s not necessarily a sale, it’s a process and we’re going forward with the process, so we’ll see what happens.”
The same outlet reported last Sunday (18 December) that Avram Glazer has held talks with potential investors during his visit to Qatar.
Plumley explained that a partial sale would mean that the family could continue to pay themselves dividends while somebody else funds infrastructure development and sporting progression.
“A partial sale is attractive because the main owners get to keep their control,” the Sheffield Hallam University expert told Football Insider’s Adam Williams.
“They stay the ultimate power in the club and they get fresh money. It is someone else who is footing the bill to grow the club.
“However, they would be giving up a stake in the club which would then hurt them in the future when you are organising dividends.
“We have seen a reluctance from the Glazers to put money into the club over time.
“The language is softening and all options seem to be on the table. The initial statement anyway seemed to suggest they would entertain full takeover offers or partial investment. It’s just a matter of price.“
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