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Daily Mirror
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Daniel Orme

Man Utd sale: Thomas Zilliacus makes takeover U-turn as he issues demand to Glazers

Thomas Zilliacus has appealed for the Glazers to engage in takeover negotiations just days after appearing to pull out of the race for Manchester United.

The Finnish businessman was previously in the running alongside Sheikh Jassim Bin Hamad Al Thani and Sir Jim Ratcliffe. However, he made an announcement on Wednesday that he did not intend to lodge a bid in the third round of offers being orchestrated by the Raine Group.

Taking to Twitter, he wrote: “I have declined participation in a third bidding round for United. The bidding is turning into a farce, with Glazers giving no respect to the club. The delays will make it very difficult for any new owner to build a winning team for next season.”

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