Manchester United are arguably the most enigmatic brand in English football. Despite having hit a rough patch over the last decade, the Red Devils have incredible nostalgia among football fans and enjoy an enviable fan base that has stood by them through thick and thin. The same can be said about the Indian Premier League franchise Royal Challengers Bengaluru who had to wait for 17 seasons to win their first title.
Of course, the two clubs cannot be compared due to so many reasons but their common factor lies in the loyal fan base. United are also the top brand when it comes to English clubs in Asia, as they boast of a massive fan base, particularly in India. Perhaps, it's these factors that has tempted United's co-owner Avram Glazer to enter RCB's ownership race.
That RCB will have a change in ownership prior to IPL 2026 is a known fact and the ownership race is currently on. Manchester United are keen in acquiring the RCB franchise and Glazer has already submitted an official bid of $1.8 billion, according to a report in The State of Play.
The ownership model will include the men's and women's side of the RCB franchise. However, this bid from the Glazers isn't an obligatory bid just yet. Once shortlisted, there will be another stage of discussions and bidding from the shortlisted candidates. Also, Manchester United currently appear to be on their own in this bid, meaning that they haven't partnered with anybody.
As of November 2025, Manchester United are the second-most valuable club with a reported net worth of £4.9 billion. The Glazers family were estimated to have touched the $10 billion mark in early 2025 as far as their net worth goes.