Top 5 Transfer Targets For Qatar When They Buy Manchester United From The Glazers

Qatar have emerged as a serious suitor to buy Manchester United with the intention of replacing the Glazers as owners.

Qatar is said to be planning a swift takeover and is prepared to provide significant transfer funds to support coach Erik ten Hag in bringing success back to Old Trafford.

Reports suggest that they are targeting five key players to strengthen the Red Devil’s team, despite the club’s improvement this season.

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Harry Kane

Manchester United recently acquired Wout Weghorst on loan from Burnley to replace Cristiano Ronaldo, but they still need a star striker for next season.

Harry Kane, the Tottenham striker, would be a great acquisition for the Red Devils. With 200 Premier League goals to his name, he is one of the best in the league and has only been surpassed by Alan Shearer and Wayne Rooney.

Kane is open to leaving Tottenham due to their lack of success, and if Qatar completes a takeover of Manchester United, they would have no issue paying the required transfer fee to sign him.

Victor Osimhen

The challenge in signing Harry Kane would be Tottenham’s refusal to sell to a Premier League rival.

Tottenham have not sold any players to United since Dimitar Berbatov’s transfer in 2008. As an alternative, United may target Victor Osimhen of Napoli as a solution.

Osimhen, a Nigeria international, has been performing well for Napoli this season with 16 goals and 3 assists in 17 Serie A matches.

While Napoli would ask for a large transfer fee, United would have the financial capability to negotiate a deal.

Kylian Mbappe

It is widely believed that when Kylian Mbappe leaves Paris Saint-Germain, he will join Real Madrid.

However, Manchester United have been monitoring Mbappe secretly for some time. PSG may not want to sell Mbappe directly to Real Madrid due to the strained relationship between the two clubs. United could take advantage of this opportunity, as they are in need of a top-notch striker.

Mbappe has previously expressed interest in joining Liverpool, but United are currently better positioned to win major prizes compared to their rivals.

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Frenkie de Jong

When Erik ten Hag took over at Manchester United, he had an interest in signing Frenkie de Jong, who he had previously managed at Ajax and helped reach the Champions League semi-finals in 2019.

However, United signed Casemiro instead as De Jong was unwilling to leave Barcelona due to owed deferred wages. United are now considering rekindling their interest in De Jong and, due to their strong performance this season, they are optimistic about securing his signature.

It is unclear if De Jong’s stance on a move to Old Trafford has changed, but a substantial cash injection from a potential takeover by Qatar would boost their chances of signing him.

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Jude Bellingham

It was previously thought that when Jude Bellingham leaves Borussia Dortmund, he would not join Manchester United. However, if there is a Qatari takeover of United and the club continues to improve, this could change.

United have been keeping an eye on Bellingham for some time and even showed him around their training facilities and introduced him to club legends such as Sir Alex Ferguson and Bryan Robson.

Manchester City, Liverpool, and Real Madrid are also interested in the Borussia Dortmund star, but United could emerge as a surprising contender if Bellingham arrives at the club.

According to reports, the Emir of Qatar, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al-Thani valued Manchester United at £4.5bn below the Glazer family’s £6bn price and there is recognition Uefa may have to agree to a regulation change as the country’s ruler already owns Paris Saint-Germain.

The emir purchased PSG in 2011 through Qatar Sports Investment. Current Uefa rules do not allow clubs with the same owners to face each other in one of its competitions, so a Qatar-owned United and Qatar-owned PSG would not be allowed to compete in a Champions League tie should such a fixture arise.

While the purchase of United is being explored, it is understood those driving the Qatar interest are conscious of the Uefa rules and a solution is being sought. This could include trying to persuade Uefa to consider the possibility of adjusting or changing its regulations.