The deadline is imminent for the primary spherical of Manchester United’s takeover proposals, after the Glazer household introduced that no avenue was off the desk when it got here to their future on the helm of the membership.The Glazers have been majority house owners of United since March 2003. The membership’s failure to proceed dominating English soccer since Sir Alex Ferguson’s retirement as supervisor in 2013 and issues over how Glazers have operated the membership have seen United supporters develop more and more pissed off in recent times.In consequence, many Pink Devils followers are determined for the Glazers to promote the membership.Who’s desirous about shopping for Manchester United?To date solely Sir Jim Ratcliffe, the UK’s richest man (price £6.07bn), has publicly declared he’ll bid to turn out to be United’s new proprietor. The Oldham-born billionaire is a former Chelsea season-ticket holder however is a boyhood Pink Devils fan. He owns the INEOS Group, a British chemical firm and it’s via INEOS that he’ll bid to take over the membership. He’s mentioned to have satisfied UK banking behemoths JP Morgan and Goldman Sachs to again him.Learn MoreQatar Funding Authority (QIA), who personal Paris Saint-Germain in addition to the Shard and Harrods, are additionally anticipated to place in a bid. UEFA bans events from proudly owning a number of golf equipment, however PSG had been bought by a separate arm, Qatar Sports activities Investments. That provides QIA — a public wealth fund price £400bn — the inexperienced gentle to place in a bid for United. They’re mentioned to have ready a plan to put money into the crew, Outdated Trafford Stadium, and town of Manchester as a part of the bid.A minimum of one Saudi bid can be anticipated, although PIF — who since October 2021 personal a majority share of Newcastle United — won’t be one.Even Elon Musk is alleged to a minimum of be contemplating placing in a bid for the membership earlier than the gentle deadline on Friday. Musk says he grew up in South Africa supporting United. When there have been protests in opposition to the Glazers’ regime in August, Musk tweeted: “Additionally, I’m shopping for Manchester United [you’re] welcome.”Elon Musk / PA WireWhen later requested whether or not he was severe, he replied: “No, this can be a long-running joke on Twitter. I’m not shopping for any sports activities groups…”However Musk was the richest particular person is the world in 2022 and has been pissed off by the cash he has misplaced since his turbulent buy of Twitter in October. He may even see Manchester United as a money cow to which he may divert his consideration.David Beckham is believed to have been approached to again a number of bids however has mentioned no to all makes an attempt to safe his help.How a lot is Manchester United more likely to price?The Glazers wish to entertain affords across the £5bn to £6bn mark. Nevertheless, the New York Inventory Trade considers United to be price £2.9bn, with its most worth solely £3.2bn. PSG price simply £60m when bought by QSI in 2011, and a sale of Manchester United to the tune of £2.9bn would fall in need of the £4.25bn Boehly-Clearlake paid for Chelsea final 12 months.Getty ImagesWhen is the deadline for takeover bids?The gentle deadline which the Glazers have set is on Friday, February 17. Solely two issues are required of potential patrons to ensure that their bid to be formally recognised by the membership earlier than that deadline. These necessities are that every bid should be made in writing and that every bidder should show they’re financially viable to pay their provide quantity, ought to they achieve success.When may a deal to undergo?That’s all as much as the Glazers. They’re very a lot within the driving seat and have by no means mentioned explicitly that they’re undoubtedly going to promote the membership. The timeframe in the event that they obtain an appropriate bid could possibly be something from a few months to a 12 months or extra. Chelsea’s sale took solely three months, however that was notably quick on account of earlier proprietor Roman Abramovich’s distinctive private state of affairs on the time. A Manchester United sale would virtually definitely take longer.