Former Manchester United defender Rio Ferdinand has claimed that Sheikh Jassim bin Hamad Al Thani’s takeover bid for the Premier League giants will imminently be confirmed as successful.
The Qatari businessman is bidding for the club alongside Britain’s richest man, Sir Jim Ratcliffe.
Both frontrunners recently submitted more offers, with Sheikh Jassim proposing a complete buyout of United. Should he be successful, the Glazers would exit Old Trafford immediately.
Ferdinand, speaking on Vibe with Five, said the bid would go through within the coming days, if not “the coming hours.”
“The Man Utd takeover is imminent. We are hearing the Qatari bid is the one that has been accepted, the one that is imminent, and the one that is going to go through. Hallelujah, man. I cannot wait. Please let this happen.
“Look how long this has gone on for. The Glazers have dug their heels in. It will go to the biggest bidder, which is normal in negotiations, but I want this to be resolved before the transfer window kicks in, and now it is opening and starting to move,” Ferdinand said.
EPL: Rio Ferdinand reveals Man Utd’s new owners
