Eduard Spertsyan, a Newcastle transfer target, has stated that he can be acquired for just £13 million in January, ahead of a winter bidding war between at least two Premier League clubs. Spertsyan, an attacking midfielder, has been connected with a number of high-profile European clubs.
The Glazers are mulling a revised Ratcliffe bid for 25% of the club for £1.5 billion, according to The Times.
The INEOS chief’s initial bid worth around £5bn for the Glazers’ 67 per cent stake met their hefty asking price, given they reportedly value the entire club at £6bn.
But amid a reluctance to sell from Avram and Joel Glazer, Ratcliffe’s new approach to accepting a minority stake before a phased full takeover in the coming years could prove more attractive.
Sheikh Jassim is said to have offered £5bn for 100 per cent of the club and has shown little sign of budging on what is already an inflate
The Qatari royal is reportedly unconvinced by recent reports regarding Ratcliffe’s new strategy, considering it another tactic to create competitive tension between the bidders.
But if Ratcliffe’s fresh approach starts to win the Glazers over, it may draw a reaction to end the takeover saga once and for all.
Sheikh Jassim is reportedly only interested in a full sale, meaning any reaction would likely have to be worth £6bn to convince the Glazers to snub his rival.
