"Eric Cantona is one of several former Manchester United figures to have been approached about being the face of a takeover of the club (Image credit: Getty Images) Eric Cantona has been asked to attach himself to a new takeover at Manchester United. Sir Jim Ratcliffe took a 29 per cent share in the club last year and has taken control of football operations, but the Glazer family remain the majority owners."
"Speaking to The United Stand, journalist Ben Jacobs revealed that Cantona is one of a number of names who could be attached to that potential bid, with a group from the UAE currently eyeing a move. However, Jacobs was keen to point out that Al-Sheikh's claims are overblown and that a takeover is not imminent as it stands. Eric Cantona was a key figure in Manchester United's rise to becoming world-beaters in the 1990s (Image credit: Getty Images)"
Sir Jim Ratcliffe holds a 29 per cent stake in Manchester United and controls football operations, while the Glazer family remain majority owners. Boxing promoter Turki Al-Sheikh claimed a takeover to buy out the Glazers is advanced, prompting conflicting reports about potential backers. A group from the UAE is reportedly eyeing a move and has approached several former United figures, including Eric Cantona, to lend support to a prospective consortium rather than to invest directly. Journalist Ben Jacobs cautioned that the claims are overblown, that the Glazers have had no direct contact, and that no guarantee exists the bid will materialize.
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