![Pinterest](https://pinterest.com/pin/create/button/?url=https://uknews.evprotec.com/man-utd-takeover-live-sheikh-jassims-clear-transfer-message-ratcliffes-defiant-plea-de-gea-drops-hint/&media=https://uknews.evprotec.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/0_SHEIKH.jpg&description=Sheikh Jassim bin Hamad Al Thani is locked in a takeover battle with INEOS chief Sir Jim Ratcliffe after the Glazer family put Manchester United up for sale last November Manchester United's never-ending takeover saga continues to rumble on, yet it's hoped a breakthrough is just around the corner. The Glazers put United up for sale last November but are yet to name a preferred bidder. Qatari banker Sheikh Jassim bin Hamad Al Thani is the favourite to win the battle, but INEOS chief Sir Jim Ratcliffe isn't giving up without a fight. Ratcliffe said earlier this week: "We would still very much like to do it. And we would be doing it for the right reasons." In terms of transfers, United have announced the signing of Mason Mount from Chelsea. Erik ten Hag still needs to make a decision on David de Gea's future, with the goalkeeper now out of contract. Talks are ongoing between the player and the club. Stay tuned for all the latest updates on United's takeover saga... Sir Jim Ratcliffe has confirmed he's still in the race to buy Manchester United, despite speculation in Qatar suggesting otherwise. INEOS chief Ratcliffe is locked in a takeover battle with Qatari banker Sheikh Jassim bin Hamad Al Thani after the Glazers put the club up for sale in November. Both parties have submitted final bids, with a preferred bidder expected to be named shortly. It was claimed Sheikh Jassim, who is the favourite to win the takeover race, was just 'hours away' from being named as the preferred bidder. Yet Ratcliffe has rubbished this rumour by insisting his bid is exactly what this "special" club needs. Atalanta striker Rasmus Hojlund has already made it clear he wants to join Manchester United this summer as the club ramp up their pursuit of the Denmark international. United are intent on signing a new central striker this summer following the expiration of Wout Weghorst's loan arrangement – leaving Anthony Martial as the only recognised senior player in that position, with the Frenchma){kind=link}
Sheikh Jassim bin Hamad Al Thani is locked in a takeover battle with INEOS chief Sir Jim Ratcliffe after the Glazer family put Manchester United up for sale last November
Manchester United’s never-ending takeover saga continues to rumble on, yet it’s hoped a breakthrough is just around the corner.
The Glazers put United up for sale last November but are yet to name a preferred bidder. Qatari banker Sheikh Jassim bin Hamad Al Thani is the favourite to win the battle, but INEOS chief Sir Jim Ratcliffe isn’t giving up without a fight.
Ratcliffe said earlier this week: “We would still very much like to do it. And we would be doing it for the right reasons.”
In terms of transfers, United have announced the signing of Mason Mount from Chelsea. Erik ten Hag still needs to make a decision on David de Gea’s future, with the goalkeeper now out of contract. Talks are ongoing between the player and the club.