Gary Neville has once again criticized the Glazer family for their handling of the Manchester United sale process, which is currently in a state of uncertainty.
The sale of the club was initially put up for consideration in November, but little progress has been made in the past six months.
Sheikh Jassim bin Hamad Al Thani and Sir Jim Ratcliffe, who are considered the frontrunners, continue to express interest and have made multiple offers.
There are indications that the Glazers might retain ownership in some capacity, as they are seeking a price of £6 billion for a complete sale.
As United prepares for their final game of the season, the FA Cup final against Manchester City, the ongoing takeover saga remains unresolved.
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Despite the team’s success in securing Champions League qualification and the potential for a second trophy, the summer transfer window looms with little progress on the ownership front.
Gary Neville, a vocal critic of the Glazer family, has suggested that the delay in concluding the takeover is a deliberate move to avoid a public backlash from fans. Earlier this month, Neville had described the Glazers as “weak, classless, and a disgrace.”
While writing on his official Twitter handle, the former United player said:
“Plainly obvious the Glazer family aren’t going to announce anything on the ownership until the season is closed! They’ve been spinning it out unprofessionally for weeks and months now.”
“They know fan protests would have been more significant than they already have if matches were still being played and the end result of the sale process is unpopular. Basically, any family members staying in would be deemed unacceptable by all fans. Is this why they’re holding off?”
Plainly obvious the Glazer family aren’t going to announce anything on the ownership until the season is closed! They’ve been spinning it out unprofessionally for weeks and months now. They know fan protests would have been more significant than they already have if matches were…
— Gary Neville (@GNev2) May 31, 2023
The Glazer family brought Manchester United in 2005, a highly unpopular deal funded mostly through loans against the club’s assets, which has resulted in significant off-field issues and a decline in the team’s performance over the past 18 years.
Gary Neville, a frequent critic of the owners, has consistently voiced his concerns about their stewardship of the club. He has called for a change in ownership, stating that the club has deteriorated under their control.
Despite the ownership issues, manager Erik ten Hag managed to guide United to a top-four finish in his first season, securing a spot in the Champions League.
Looking ahead to the summer transfer window, Ten Hag has identified several targets for the Red Devils, with notable names such as Harry Kane, Neymar Jr, and Kim Min-jae being linked to the club.
