The "Manchester Evening News" reported that as news of Manchester United being acquired has appeared frequently in recent times, Red Devils legend Cantona's name has also been mentioned and appeared in a new round of investment negotiations in the Middle East.
In the 20 months since he officially became a member of Manchester United, Ratcliffe has exerted tremendous influence, including firing Ten Hag more than three months after renewing his contract, appointing Amorim as the new coach, and making multiple personnel adjustments at the board level.
Although Ratcliffe made the investment not long ago, during the international match day, Saudi official Turki Alsheikh said that an investor was about to reach an agreement to acquire Manchester United, triggering relevant rumors. But he was later forced to clarify that he was not a potential investor, with talkSPORT suggesting the investor could be from the United Arab Emirates.
The report also mentioned that they have contacted some Manchester United legends to participate in possible bids. According to reporter Ben Jacobs, Cantona has participated in direct negotiations about a possible ambassadorial role, which means that he will support a potential consortium to bid for Manchester United. Other former players have also been contacted, but not in connection with the investment.
When Ratcliffe made an offer to Manchester United, there was talk that Jassim might also invest, but this never materialized. The latest news indicates that Jassim will definitely not return to the negotiations. At present, there has been no substantial progress in acquiring Manchester United, and the Glazer family has not participated in any form of sale negotiations.
Manchester United's owners appear to have little involvement in the day-to-day affairs of the club, with Ratcliffe recently acknowledging that this was his remit and responding to the criticism they have faced over the years. When asked if he enjoyed being in charge of the Red Devils, Ratcliffe said: "You've got it right, we're local and they're across the ocean. It's such a distance to manage a football club as big and complex as Manchester United. "We're down to earth here and the Glazers get a lot of bad rap, but they're really good people and passionate about the club. "