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Formal bids to take over Manchester United from the Glazer family must be submitted by this Friday, and Elon Musk is among those monitoring the situation at ...

[Newcastle](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/newcastle-united-fc) - and Musk could potentially join forces with an interested individual or group to become the figurehead of the bid. [were put up for sale](https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/news/breaking-man-utd-sale-glazers-28560104) by their owners, the Glazer family, last November and formal bids must be submitted by Friday for The Raine Group, the bank overseeing the transaction, to assess. In an eye-catching update, [Musk,](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/elon-musk) another boyhood United fan, is also monitoring the situation with a matter of days until bids must be put on the table. Should United fetch a sum of £4.5bn as expected, they would become the most expensive sports team in the world, surpassing NFL side the Denver Broncos, who were bought for £3.7bn last year. It is expected that a bid of up to £4.5bn could be enough to get a takeover over the line even though United's American owners reportedly wanted between £6bn and £8bn to sell up. This should be no issue for Musk, even though Tesla's plummeting stock price led to his net worth being slashed by £150bn since November.

Elon Musk, the second-richest person on the planet and the owner of Tesla and Twitter, is reportedly monitoring takeover talk at Manchester United.

[ hinted in the past that he would like to buy United](https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/is-elon-musk-buying-manchester-united-spacex-mogul-tweet-potential-old-trafford-takeover/bltbe5514686e4bdae9), stating on Twitter in August 2022 amid protests against the Glazers that he was “buying Manchester United ur welcome”. There has been no official word from the Musk camp regarding his supposed interest in a possible deal for the Premier League heavyweights, but the [Daily Mail](https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-11744977/Manchester-United-157bn-Elon-Musk-looking-making-bidding-deadline-nears.html) claim that he is keen. Groups from Saudi Arabia and America are among those said to be in the mix, while there is

Bloomberg has reported that a Qatari consortium is preparing to make a bid for the Old Trafford club, with the Glazers very much open to a sale.

US billionaire Elon Musk is reportedly considering whether to make a bid for Man Utd with the Premier League club up for sale.

David Beckham has been approached by a number of parties interested in bidding on Manchester United in an attempt to bolster takeover efforts.

[soft deadline for interested parties to submit their bid by is Friday, February 17.](https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/new-era-five-bidders-match-manchester-united-5bn-price-tag/blt5c7a81adc89c6634) Sir Jim Ratcliffe will be competing against a number of American consortiums and Middle East investors. The report states that he has been asked by various rival bidders to back their bids, in an attempt to strengthen their position with the fans. The potential takeover of Manchester United appears to be entering crucial stages, with parties interested in buying the club readying their bids and competing to become the owners of one of the most valuable clubs in the world.

ELON MUSK has become the latest billionaire linked with a Manchester United takeover - fuelling speculation of a transfer splurge.The unpopular Glazer.

[value the Nigerian at over £100m.](https://www.the-sun.com/sport/7328142/man-utd-victor-osimhen-harry-kane-transfer-napoli/) [as someone United are monotiring.](https://www.the-sun.com/sport/7308002/manchester-united-barcelona-transfer-news-ansu-fati/) [is believed to still be a transfer target.](https://www.the-sun.com/sport/7371418/man-utd-denzel-dumfries-transfer-inter-milan/) [which expires at the end of the seaso](https://www.the-sun.com/sport/6407338/man-utd-de-gea-contract/)n, leading to speculation over his future. [has teased taking over United.](https://www.the-sun.com/sport/6016186/elon-musk-man-utd-the-glazers/) [Sir Jim Ratcliffe](https://www.the-sun.com/sport/football/premier-league/90466/jim-ratcliffe-buy-man-utd-ineos-takeover/) - who happens to be a United fan - is in the race [ alongside rival Qatari investors.](https://www.the-sun.com/sport/7378962/first-bid-man-utd-qataris-offer-glazers/)

THE first public bid for Manchester United WILL be made by Qataris.An offer is expected to be submitted with the Glazers' deadline just days away.The.

[possible ramifications that could have if both teams qualify for the Champions League](https://www.the-sun.com/sport/7344199/man-utd-qatar-takeover-champions-league-hope/). [United](https://www.the-sun.com/sport/football/team/278/manchester-united/) board being kept in the dark, according to [The Athletic](https://theathletic.com/4187294/2023/02/13/united-sale-qatar-var-potter/?source=emp_shared_article&access_token=3633342&redirected=1&access_token=5788048&redirected=1&access_token=5788048&redirected=1). [recruited powerhouses JP Morgan and Goldman Sachs to help with his bid](https://www.the-sun.com/sport/7349419/ratcliffe-major-move-man-utd-takeover/). [that figure may be lowered](https://www.the-sun.com/sport/7371590/man-utd-owners-glazers-selling-price-saudi/). [Bloomberg](https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2023-02-13/qatar-is-said-to-prepare-imminent-bid-for-manchester-united-fc). [consider ending their 18-year reign](https://www.the-sun.com/sport/6742223/man-utd-owners-sale-glazers-takeover/).

Marcel provides an insight into the United camp, after playing his third game in 11 days since joining the club.

"It's a loan and that's all I can say [about that] at the moment," he said. "What I can say is I'm feeling very good here, I like the team, I like the club, I like the atmosphere at Old Trafford... Striding forward inside Leeds' half, the no.15 spotted Luke Shaw in space on the left flank and pinged a perfect ball out to the full-back's feet.

The midfielder moved to Old Trafford on loan from Bayern Munich late in the January transfer window after news of Christian Eriksen's long-term absence became ...

It was a bit of a cold start but I had to step in quick because of the Casemiro suspension. We were ready for that, the intensity was good, we were good in the game. I like the team, I like the club, the atmosphere in Old Trafford. "The manager talking to me a lot, what he's expecting from me. I had to come in quick but I enjoy it. I'm feeling good with him and his tactics and I like it so far."

Marcel Sabitzer is refusing to rule out the prospect of his loan deal at Manchester United being turned into a permanent transfer this summer.

Erik ten Hag’s side are now just five back on table-topping Arsenal, with their winter recruit saying when asked if the Red Devils are in the title race: “It’s hard, we’re a bit behind them (Arsenal), but when we keep on going, doing our job, be ready for that and we will see.” WHAT THEY SAID: Sabitzer has said when quizzed on his future intentions: “It’s a loan at the moment, that’s all I can say. [an unfortunate injury suffered by Christian Eriksen](https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/blow-man-utd-eriksen-out-three-months-ankle-injury/bltebfe022133beb924) forcing the Premier League giants into a deadline day scramble for new recruits.