Man Utd takeover bidder aims dig at the Glazers with cryptic 'money' claim

Manchester United takeover bidder Thomas Zilliacus has taken aim at the Glazers for appearing to miss an 'additional revenue' opportunity - but failed to expand on what it is.

Zilliacus made his comments after United's financial results were released on Thursday. In the figures over a three-month period to December 31, 2022, the Reds posted a net profit of £6.3m.

However, revenue compared to the previous year was down 10 per cent, to £167.3m. This is mainly due to United's failure to qualify for this season's

In a tweet responding to the financial results, Zilliacus wrote: "The latest financial figures released by Manchester United show the club has missed one revenue source that could bring in more money than any of the current ones. If XXI Century Capital's bid wins that will change."

Following that tweet, many United fans responded to the Finnish businessman asking him what this extra revenue source was. An hour later, Zilliacus replied but chose not to reveal the exact opportunity that had been missed by the Glazers.

"Many have asked what additional source of revenue I am talking about," he tweeted. "I will reveal what it is if I am successful with my bid, and immediately implement it."

Zilliacus would go on to further criticise the Glazers for their lack of communication with the supporters. "To those who say I am not replying; I cannot reply to thousands of individual tweets, but I reply in my tweets to all relevant questions," the Finn added.

To those who say I am not replying; I cannot reply to thousands of individual tweets, but I reply in my tweets to all relevant questions. I believe in open communication with the fans, unlike some others it seems

— Thomas Zilliacus (@TZilliacus) March 31, 2023

 "I believe in open communication with the fans, unlike some others it seems."

Zilliacus' proposal to buy United would see him buy the club outright from the Glazers before selling half of the Reds to the fans in the form of shares.

Each share would entitle a fan to vote on matters affecting the club, via an app. Zilliacus has promised that if his bid was to be successful, no decision on United would be passed without the majority of supporters' approval.