Man United LGBTQ+ fan group has 'deep concerns' over possible Qatari takeover

 

Manchester United's LGBTQ+ fan group has expressed "deep concerns" over the identity of several of the bidders for the club.

"Rainbow Devils believe any bidder seeking to buy Manchester United must commit to making football a sport for everyone, including LGBTQ+ supporters, players and staff," the statement, released on Friday, read.

"We therefore have deep concern over some of the bids that are being made. We are watching the current process closely with this in mind."

Current owner the Glazer family is looking to sell the Premier League giants after a turbulent 18 years in control of the club. The Americans set a soft deadline of Friday for any bids, with The Raine Group hired to oversee the process.

Sir Jim Ratcliffe's Ineos group and Qatari Sheikh Jassim Bin Hamad Al Thani have launched rival bids.