Broughton's takeover verdict
Former Liverpool chairman Sir Martin Broughton has delivered his verdict on a Manchester United takeover.
Ahead of the 'soft deadline' that was set by The Raine Group, who are overseeing the possible sale of United on behalf of the Glazer family, on February 17, Qatari banker Sheikh Jassim bin Hamad Al Thani submitted an official proposal to secure full control of the club. He was joined in tabling an offer by British billionaire Sir Jim Ratcliffe, whose bid was confirmed the following day.
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No other parties have stepped forward and confirmed that they made an official bid to possibly purchase the club from the Glazers, who are reportedly still undecided as to whether they are prepared to go through with a full sale of the club.
Both official bids have gained plenty of attention over the past couple of weeks. Involvement from private equity funds has also been suggested, and Broughton, who is the former chairman of British Airways, has now had his say on a potential takeover at Old Trafford.
Neville on Kane
Gary Neville believes United is the only realistic next destination for Harry Kane if he decides to leave Tottenham but wants to stay in England.
Kane's future at Spurs has been the subject of regular speculation since his failed attempt to join City in 2021, and the 29-year-old will once again be at the centre of transfer talk come June. United are interested in the striker as Erik ten Hag plans to add a world-class goalscorer to his ranks.
The England international's desire to win major trophies could push him to leave boyhood club Spurs, but with 201 league goals to his name, the forward will no doubt have one eye on Alan Shearer's all-time Premier League record of 260 - with a move to Old Trafford offering a chance at achieving both.
"If Harry is going to leave I think now is the time," Neville said. "Now is the moment. He's a wonderful player and a great professional, and I think if Harry could leave now and you could get him an exit out of there to a club in Manchester, probably United or City, I think he would take that opportunity."
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