The 10th month of the Manchester United takeover crisis will soon begin, and fans are still in the dark about the club’s ownership. However, the chairman of Cardiff City, Mehmet Dalman, may have been the most unlikely source to release a significant clue about an impending selling decision.
The Glazers declared in November 2022 that they were looking for alternative investment alternatives, including a possible sale.
The two main contenders vying for a takeover emerged as British businessman Sir Jim Ratcliffe and Qatari banker Sheikh Jassim bin Hamad Al Thani, sparking widespread rumors.
Additionally, a number of US hedge funds are being considered, giving the Glazer family the opportunity to retain ownership with a small investment.
However, there have been few developments in recent weeks amid rumors that Joel and Avram Glazer, as well as their four siblings, had fallen out over a desire to profit from United.
Earlier this month, The Sun broke the radio blackout by revealing that Sheikh Jassim had made a breakthrough and that his Qatari side was making a last official offer to complete a deal.
Old Trafford reportedly has confidence that a transaction will close by November. Additionally, Cardiff chairman Dalman might know something that indicates the same.
In an interview with BBC Sport, Dalman discussed Bluebirds owner Vincent Tan’s commitment to the club while he remains open to new investment.
Dalman also asserted that United was “about to announce” a sale of more than £7 billion after saying he had been speaking with US funds interested in investing in sport.
“I’ve been meeting with US private equity funds frequently, and the value of football clubs is skyrocketing. Americans are steadfastly committed to entering this market, according to Dalman.
“When we were there, I chatted with the owners of Leeds, and, give or take, Championship clubs are valued at three times their revenue.
“Manchester United will declare its sale at a price between £7.2 billion and £7.3 billion, or approximately ten times its annual revenue.
“Two or three years ago, we might have discussed selling Cardiff for approximately £20 million or £30 million, but today, you’ll need to look at £90 million or £100 million. Each Championship club’s valuation has increased.
Whether Dalman’s remarks were motivated by actual information he overheard behind closed doors or by a supposition based on guesswork is unknown.
A substantial update, though, may be coming soon, according to the earlier Sun report, which was published just over a month before November.