Sheikh Jassim might be even more eager to purchase Manchester United now that Manchester City won the treble on Saturday night. The Qatari businessman, who wants to take control at Old Trafford, has already made five bids for the team. Additionally, the victory of Pep Guardiola’s team has provided a window into the potential outcomes of the situation.
Even though Sheikh Jassim promised he would stop trying to buy Manchester United if his most recent offer wasn’t approved, he hasn’t yet done so.
Instead, there is rising support for the idea that the Qatari billionaire will ultimately come into power rather than Sir Jim Ratcliffe.
The Glazers seem hesitant to work out a deal with Ratcliffe; earlier this week, sources suggested that the family was really hoping Sheikh Jassim would raise his own bid.
And if the enigmatic character does succeed in seizing power, he’ll have Sheikh Mansour’s achievements at Manchester City as his benchmark for success.
Pep Guardiola led his team to an unprecedented treble on Saturday night, following in the footsteps of Sir Alex Ferguson.
Rodri scored the game’s lone goal as City defeated Inter Milan 1-0 in the Champions League final.
It has taken 15 years in the making because despite spending a lot of money, City hasn’t yet succeeded in winning the title.
They are currently without a doubt the most powerful force in both domestic and European football.
Of course, City have had to exercise patience.
When they undertook their massive buyout in 2008, Mark Hughes was the manager, but the 59-year-old was never going to take home the biggest trophies available.
Both Roberto Mancini and Manuel Pellegrini have earned awards, but neither has ever come close to winning the Champions League.
But ever since Guardiola was hired, the blue moon has really begun to rise.
However, Sheikh Jassim will also want red ones to start reappearing.
With Erik ten Hag overseeing a successful debut season in the dugout following his appointment a year ago, the fundamentals are unquestionably in place.
Under the Dutchman, United won the Carabao Cup, advanced to the FA Cup final, and earned a spot in the Champions League for the next season.
Winning trebles becomes much more attainable if you have unlimited resources, like City do.
That’s not meant to diminish their accomplishment, of course. They have made better purchases than their competitors and also employ the top management in the entire planet.
You can excuse Sheikh Jassim for wanting in on the action after seeing the City project.
He claims to be a United supporter, and in the years to come, Middle Eastern money appears to be the surest method to halt City.
Speaking after winning his third Champions League championship, Guardiola acknowledged that it was an honour to have surpassed Ferguson’s feat.
“I can’t wait to be on the bus with the three trophies,” he exclaimed.
Being like Sir Alex Ferguson, who messaged me this morning, is an honour for me.
It remains to be known if Sheikh Jassim will ultimately acquire United.
However, if he defeats Ratcliffe and prevails in the race, things could look bright in the future.