Man United takeover news LIVE updates as Eric Cantona 'approached' amid Sheikh Jassim twist

Hello and welcome to live coverage of all the latest Manchester United news on Friday, October 17.

The second international break of the season is now over and with that focus is returning to domestic football. Ruben Amorim's side do not play until Sunday afternoon when they face historic rivals Liverpool at Anfield.

While matters on the pitch will be the priority, there have been plenty of takeover and transfer updates in the background. Eric Cantona has been namechecked in a potentially huge takeover update while Sheikh Jassim is back in the headlines.

Sir Jim Ratcliffe has also delivered some updates on what the potential future of the club could look like. As for transfers, Brighton's Carlos Baleba continues to be linked after United's failed attempt to sign him this past summer.

We will have all the latest on that, top transfer headlines and injury news as the Reds' return to action with a clash against Liverpool this weekend edges closer...

Sheikh Jassim has been a name constantly associated with a potential takeover of Manchester United.

He and Sir Jim Ratcliffe were the main investors competing for a minority stake before the latter secured his shares last February. Amid rumours of a UAE-based consortium considering a bid to buy the club, a move from Jassim would have been the expectation.

However, that is certainly not the case with it made clear by Jacobs that he is categorically not back at the table.

Manchester United takeover talk has been sparked into life again following a huge update that involves Eric Cantona.

As revealed by Ben Jacobs, via United Stand, the United icon has held direct talks over being an ambassador that would see him back a prospective consortium in a bid for United.

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