Gary Neville delivers expected response after the Glazers' latest takeover move
Gary Neville has laughed at the latest Manchester United takeover news, which suggests the Glazers could remain in charge.
Those at the top at Old Trafford are considering their options with a complete sale or a minority investor both options for the Americans, who've been in charge for almost two decades. Sir Jim Ratcliffe and Qatari businessman Sheikh Jassim Bin Hamad Al Thani are both looking to purchase the club, which would end the Glazer's tenure.
However some members of the family are keen to remain in charge despite huge fan anger. Neville is among those who is most vocal about his distain for the Glazers and the way they've run United, but reports from ESPN claim minority investment is on the cards, leaving the current owners to remain.
Neville has responded to the news on social media by simply utilising laughing faces, albeit perhaps sarcastically, given he may not be laughing if it does actually come off. The Glazers need a cash injection to fund the improvements that are needed - both on and off the pitch in Manchester.
The playing group will again need new recruits with Erik ten Hag continuing to build. Meanwhile the club's infrastructure, particularly Old Trafford, has slipped well behind their domestic rivals and needs improving - which was highlighted by the decision to pick Manchester City's Etihad Stadium for the Euro 2028 bid.
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Neville has pushed for the Glazers exit across the majority of platforms where he has a voice. Regularly on Sky Sports he has lamented them for taking dividends out of the club, failing to engage with fans and presiding over a period whereby the team have struggled for success.
The Glazers could remain in charge with the help of a minority investor (AFP via Getty Images)As a result he recently said on the Overlap : "Strategic investment - which is something FSG are mentioning at Liverpool - that means that ultimately you buy part of the family out and leave Joel and Avram in. But what Joel and Avram will retain is running and control of the club - that is a nightmare scenario. I would warn any investor coming in to take out a minority stake, they will be very unpopular people and their brand will be damaged."
Another round of bidding is currently underway at Old Trafford, which has seen one potential buyer pull out, but it could yet be meaningless for those who want to purchase the club in its entirety. Investment giant Carlyle are among those recently linked with buying a minority stake in the Premier League club.
Despite all the talk however Sheikh Jassim is confident his bid for the club will be accepted, as per the Guardian. Having another Middle Eastern buyer in England's top flight would divide opinion, but the businessman has declared he would make the club debt free if his takeover was successful.
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