Irish Examiner view: Into added time for United takeover bids

United takeover

Because United are quoted on the New York Stock Exchange, their brokers are obliged to consider offers even after the nominal deadline expired last night. Picture: Paige Young

The field for the potential takeover of Manchester United, a team followed by many thousands of Irish fans, is starting to take shape, although yesterday’s “soft” deadline does not preclude the arrival of last-minute dark horses who can demonstrate sufficient fossil fuel or big techno resources to take control of one of the world’s major soccer clubs. 

Because United are quoted on the New York Stock Exchange, their brokers are obliged to consider offers even after the nominal deadline expired last night.