Manchester United takeover latest as new serious bidder talks emerge despite Glazers demand

New prospective minority Manchester United investors continue to emerge as the takeover process advances.

Carlyle, headquartered in Washington DC, have joined Elliott Investment and California-based Ares Management and Sixth Street as groups tabling proposals to invest in United. The Glazers choosing any of them as preferred bidders would mean the family stay in control of the club.

Sir Jim Ratcliffe and Sheikh Jassim remain at the table to complete a majority takeover and be handed the keys to Old Trafford. The third round of bidding has begun and runs until the new April 28 deadline. Here are the latest United takeover headlines:

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American private equity firm Carlyle are in talks about a minority stake in Manchester United, Sky News reports.

Other minority investment proposals from hedge fund Elliott Management and investment groups Ares Management and Sixth Street exist. Discussions with Carlyle have been under way for some time, and the interest is said to be serious.

The financial investor have previously had interests in the United Kingdom, owning RAC breakdown recovery service and London-based taxi company Addison Lee. Carlyle's existing assets are worth around $370bn (£298bn).

Gary Neville has declared that Carlyle's reported interest in becoming a minority stakeholder in Manchester United is not what is best for the club.

In a tweet, the former Reds captain shared a screenshot of the firm's mission statement which reads: "As a global investment firm we work together to create long-term value for our investors, companies, shareholders, people and communities."

Neville then added: "No thank you! This doesn't work for