Manchester United takeover latest as fresh Sheikh Jassim bid 'could be submitted'

Manchester United supporters remain in limbo over their club as the multi-billion-pound sale appears no closer to being completed. Almost a year of agony has dominated the news agenda around Old Trafford, with fans hopeful that the Glazer family’s 18-year reign is nearing an end.

Sheikh Jassim and Sir Jim Ratcliffe remain the two front-runners to buy the club, having placed rival bids last season. Ever since the Glazers announced a “strategic review” of their ownership last year, rumours about their potential exit have circulated.

But fans - and former players alike - are growing frustrated as no progress seems to be being made. Contrast this to Chelsea’s takeover last year, when the UK Government were involved to hastily facilitate a sale.

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Amid the uncertainty, MEN Sport has taken a look at the latest headlines regarding the proposed takeover.

Sheikh Jassim breakthrough 'possible'

Expert Ben Jacobs believes Sheikh Jassim remains at the table to buy United. However, while speaking to GiveMeSport, the reporter claimed the club’s on-field failings could be an obstacle in a complicated PR wrangle.

"With the takeover, we're just seeing a bit of a PR game because Manchester United are not succeeding on the field," he said. "Of course, the suitors are indicating that they don't want to raise their value, which is something that they've said pretty consistently.

"Ultimately, part of the frustration of the whole process has been the smoke and mirrors and competitive tension. So it's natural that the groups would indicate via sources which they have done so, that they're not