Analysis: An undignified gross sales course of

By Kaveh Solhekol, Sky Sports News chief reporter

This exhibits the dedication of Sheikh Jassim's Qatari bid and simply how severe they're in terms of shopping for Manchester United. It's very troublesome to say which bid is favorite to succeed as a result of the choice in the end lies with the Glazers.

What they must determine is whether or not they take all the cash now from Sheikh Jassim or do they need among the cash from Sir Jim Ratcliffe whereas conserving a stake which might give them extra money sooner or later.

Are they going to contemplate what's greatest for Manchester United or are they simply excited about their very own pursuits? They have to consider what is nice for the membership as a result of this course of has been completely undignified.

It is unbecoming for a membership as huge as Manchester United to be handled the best way it has. This has been hanging over everybody - the supervisor, his teaching workforce, the gamers - for six months.

Why has this taken so lengthy when it has been apparent from day one which solely two events had been serious about shopping for the membership - Sheikh Jassim and the Qataris, and Sir Jim Ratcliffe?

The Glazers must make up their minds in a short time and realise it isn't nearly what's greatest for them, it is about what's greatest for Manchester United. It is now or by no means.