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Glazer family issue statement insisting Manchester United are not for sale
Americans have not put club on market...
28 May 2010 11:59:00
By Zack Wilson
Manchester United owners the Glazer family has announced that the club is definitely not for sale and they will not consider any offers from anyone.
The so-called Red Knights group has been trying to puot together a bid for United, whilst there have also been rumours that the Qatari royal family had lodged a bid of £1.5 billion.
"The board notes recent press speculation regarding a possible bid for Manchester United," the statement reads.
"The owners remain fully committed to their long-term ownership of the club. Manchester United is not for sale and the owners will not entertain any offers."
United chief executive David Gill has insisted that the club's financial state is healthy despite the current levels of debt at Old Trafford.
He also maintained that there would be money for manager Sir Alex Ferguson to spend this summer on transfers.
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The so-called Red Knights group has been trying to puot together a bid for United, whilst there have also been rumours that the Qatari royal family had lodged a bid of £1.5 billion.
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"The board notes recent press speculation regarding a possible bid for Manchester United," the statement reads.
"The owners remain fully committed to their long-term ownership of the club. Manchester United is not for sale and the owners will not entertain any offers."
United chief executive David Gill has insisted that the club's financial state is healthy despite the current levels of debt at Old Trafford.
He also maintained that there would be money for manager Sir Alex Ferguson to spend this summer on transfers.
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