Manchester United co-owner Avram Glazer refused to comment on the takeover situation when approached by journalists following the 2-0 pre-season victory against Arsenal.
05.07.2023 - 20:31 / manchestereveningnews.co.uk
Manchester United fans continue to wait for the club's takeover to be finalised.
The Glazers announced their decision to 'seek strategic alternatives' all the way back in November but progress has been slow. Qatari banker Sheikh Jassim and INEOS owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe quickly emerged as frontrunners and, along with United fans, are now stuck waiting to see whose bid, if any, will be successful.
Reports earlier in the week suggested it was 'only a matter of hours' until Sheikh Jassim signed paperwork to seal his takeover, but there has been no official update since. Indeed, reports on Wednesday suggested Sheikh Jassim now has doubts over whether the Glazers will sell at all.
While it has also been claimed the lack of progress is impacting United's work in the summer transfer window.
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Sheikh Jassim is 'increasingly uncertain' that the Glazers will sell United, it has been claimed.
The Guardian reports that the Qatari banker is 'yet to receive a response to a fifth bid of about £6bn lodged four weeks ago'. The Sheikh set a self-imposed deadline following that bid as his camp believe the Glazers have had ample time to seek clarification over the offer.
Reports at the time claimed he has become increasingly frustrated with the takeover process although The Guardian report adds that he 'is aware the lack of clarity means the situation could change quickly'.
It has also been claimed that United have informed agents that any further transfer activity is
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The Manchester United takeover saga continues to rumble on with seemingly no end in sight.
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