**New Manchester United Takeover Buzz Ignites** Saudi sports chief Turki Al-Sheikh has sparked speculation about a potential new takeover bid for Manchester United. His comments come after the club's majority owners, the Glazer family, recently rejected an offer from Sheikh Jassim Al-Thani’s Qatari consortium. Instead, the Glazers opted to sell a 27.7 per cent stake in the club to Sir Jim Ratcliffe for £1.25 billion. The Glazers, who have been at the helm of Old Trafford for two decades, were looking for investment in the club. They ultimately granted Ratcliffe and his company, Ineos, a minority stake while allowing him to take control of football operations. Despite their long tenure, the Glazers' leadership has faced criticism due to a lack of success on the pitch. Nevertheless, they remain committed to the club's future. Currently, Saudi involvement in the Premier League is limited to Newcastle United, but there is a significant push for investment in football projects. Al-Sheikh, known for his influence in staging major boxing events, took to social media to express optimism about Manchester United's future. He stated, "The best news I heard today is that Manchester United is now in an advanced stage of completing a deal to sell to a new investor ... I hope he’s better than the previous owners." His remarks come as a surprise, given that there has been no indication from the Glazers about a desire to sell the club. Ratcliffe, in a recent interview, did not mention any plans for a sale and instead reiterated his long-term vision for Manchester United. He defended his decision to implement job cuts last season, which were met with backlash, asserting that these changes would ultimately benefit the club. Ratcliffe remarked, "If you look at our results for last year we have the highest revenues ever. Profitability, the second highest ever. Those numbers will get better. Manchester United will become the most profitable football club in the world, in my view, and from that will stem, I hope, a long-term, sustainable, high level of football." Meanwhile, Manchester City, owned by Middle Eastern investors, has enjoyed significant success over the past decade, dominating English football and achieving European glory. The financial backing from their Abu Dhabi owners has transformed them into a powerhouse, while Qatari-owned Paris Saint-Germain recently clinched the Champions League title. As the landscape of football ownership continues to evolve, the future of Manchester United remains a topic of keen interest among fans and investors alike.