Manchester United have been in limbo for more than a year while the Glazers have carried out their strategic review but, just in time for Christmas, there are some positive reports about the takeover saga being completed.
In November, Sir Jim Ratcliffe distanced himself as the favourite to purchase a minority stake in United after Sheikh Jassim bin Hamad Al-Thani withdrew from the process.
Richard Arnold's departure as CEO during that month's international break was seen by many as a precursor for INEOS' imminent arrival.
However, delays in the process let the saga drag on further, but fresh reports from The Times suggest a deal could be completed by Christmas with some murmurings suggesting it may have been rubber stamped on Friday afternoon.