DAMAC founder Hussain Sajwani reportedly linked to potential Manchester United investment
On September 22, 2026, reports linked Dubai billionaire Hussain Sajwani, founder of DAMAC Properties, to interest in investing in Manchester United amid internal talks within the Glazer family about selling some or all of their remaining stake. The coverage said discussions among family members have widened as the possibility of a sale is considered.
According to the report, initial conversations began between individual Glazer family members before broadening, with some relatives hoping to persuade others to support a larger exodus. The story follows rumours from earlier this summer that the family was aggressively weighing its options after more than two decades in control of the club. The report also said renewed Middle Eastern speculation has emerged around ownership of Premier League powerhouses.
The report identified Hussain Sajwani as the prominent investor linked to the talks and described DAMAC Properties as a Dubai-based real estate conglomerate founded by Sajwani. It stated Sajwani’s net worth as $15.3 billion and called him one of just a few private investors with the financial resources to bankroll a purchase of United’s magnitude.
The club’s current ownership was outlined in the report, noting Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s INEOS firm holds a minority stake of slightly under 29 per cent and has taken over the club’s football operations. The Glazer family, the report added, remains the primary stakeholder and retains substantial voting power within the club’s structure.
Sources in the report said the Glazers were not necessarily unified on the possibility of a full sale and that the club’s massive worth remains a major factor in deliberations. The coverage suggested that fresh Middle Eastern interest, combined with negotiations inside the family, might mark a significant shift in Manchester United’s long-running ownership situation.
Social media attention was cited alongside the reporting; one post included the following text: "🚨 BREAKINGDubai billionaire and DAMAC founder Hussain Sajwani ($15.3b) is reportedly linked to a Manchester United investment. Real estate since the 1980s – a natural fit for a new Old Trafford, as the Glazers consider selling some or all of their remaining stake! pic.twitter.com/o0giQEVnx6"
Possible investors, the report said, are watching developments while the Glazers weigh their options at Old Trafford, and there is presently no public confirmation of any official buyout proposal.