ANGELUS
01-05-2005, 17:09
Manchester United are a takeover target for one of the world's richest men.
United are believed to be facing a £900million bid from a company controlled by Dubai's Crown Prince Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum and backed by the government of the oil-rich country.
Sheikh Mohammed, who owns a huge string of top racehorses, has become friendly with United boss Sir Alex Ferguson through their love of the sport.
Last month his company, Dubai International Capital (DIC), bought the Madame Tussauds Group which includes Alton Towers, Chessington World of Adventures and a one-third share in the London Eye for £1.6bn.
DIC have been analysing the club for the last few months and are believed to be ready to table a bid..
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If this is true... get ready chelski!
You get your one season with the title because we will be back big time.
United are believed to be facing a £900million bid from a company controlled by Dubai's Crown Prince Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum and backed by the government of the oil-rich country.
Sheikh Mohammed, who owns a huge string of top racehorses, has become friendly with United boss Sir Alex Ferguson through their love of the sport.
Last month his company, Dubai International Capital (DIC), bought the Madame Tussauds Group which includes Alton Towers, Chessington World of Adventures and a one-third share in the London Eye for £1.6bn.
DIC have been analysing the club for the last few months and are believed to be ready to table a bid..
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If this is true... get ready chelski!
You get your one season with the title because we will be back big time.