Middlesbrough's Championship play-off rivals subject to '£115m' takeover bid

American businessman Henry Mauriss - who was previously linked with a Newcastle United takeover when Mike Ashley was selling up - has been linked with a '£115m bid' for Sheffield United.
Richard Mennear
By Richard Mennear
Published 21st Apr 2022, 20:12 BST
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Indeed Mike Ashley himself has also been linked with a move for the Blades, chasing promotion to the Premier League from the Championship, in recent days.

But now a report by the Athletic has emerged naming Mauriss as the businessman keen on taking over at United, with Saudi royal Prince Abdullah looking to sell.

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Mauriss was first linked with Newcastle United over two years ago and was reported to be willing to splash out £350m on the Tyneside club.

A general view inside the stadium prior to the Sky Bet Championship match between Sheffield United and Queens Park Rangers at Bramall Lane. (Photo by George Wood/Getty Images)A general view inside the stadium prior to the Sky Bet Championship match between Sheffield United and Queens Park Rangers at Bramall Lane. (Photo by George Wood/Getty Images)
A general view inside the stadium prior to the Sky Bet Championship match between Sheffield United and Queens Park Rangers at Bramall Lane. (Photo by George Wood/Getty Images)

The club, now 80%-owned by Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund, was instead sold by Mike Ashley to a consortium led by Amanda Staveley last October.

Newcastle have just secured their Premier League status for another season and Sheffield United will be looking to join them next season.

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