US firm Ares asked about Manchester United takeover timeline amid 'funding offer'
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manchestereveningnews.co.ukA partner at American asset management firm Ares remained coy on talk of Manchester United being taken over in the near future, amid speculation the Stateside operation could form part of a takeover bid.
Mark Affolter refused to comment when asked whether they thought a takeover of United would be completed within the next year at a sports business conference last week.
It has previously been reported that the Los Angeles headquartered buyout financier has offered funds to help a potential bidder in their attempts at a United takeover.
They are one of three such firms to have done so, with hedge fund Elliot and fellow LA-based firm Oaktree Capital also offering to finance bidders.
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