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Manchester United takeover: Sheikh Jassim's previous role hints at potential Old Trafford plan

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The Manchester United takeover process is close to hitting the seven-month mark and a lack of progress is leaving fans increasingly frustrated.

The transfer window has been open for nearly a week and there is no further clarity on who will cash the cheques for Erik ten Hag's summer rebuild.

Such is the delay that the Reds boss is reportedly becoming angry as Premier League rivals start to invest in their squads. The Glazers are still in discussions over who will be selected as a preferred bidder, with hope that there will be palpable development this within the next week.

Below, MEN Sport have rounded up the latest takeover news. ALSO READ: Glazers aren't doing what they promised in United takeover talks Prospective Manchester United owner Sheikh Jassim had a brief period as president of a Qatari club in the early 2000s.

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