Manchester United takeover latest as Sheikh Jassim's boardroom approach is explained

Manchester United's takeover will rumble into July as the Reds remain no closer to being sold.

The Glazers announced they had put the club up for sale back in November. At this stage, several options were on the table including the prospect of seeking alternative investment rather than a full sale.

Sir Jim Ratcliffe has since proposed an offer of £5bn to the Glazers for a 60 per cent stake in the club. This was deemed to be the winning bid until recently when reports emerged Sheikh Jassim bin Hamad Al Thani's full sale offer was in pole position.

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What is now obvious is United will be heading into July without new owners at the club and uncertainty remains rife. With this in mind MEN Sport has taken a look at the latest takeover headlines.

In The Athletic, they have spoken to people who know the Qatari banker best to decipher what he is like as a person. During his time on the board at Credit Suisse, Sheikh Jassim was described as quiet at first before settling in the role.

He was known for asking 'very good questions' and was praised for how engaged he was with matters relating to the bank. He is also said to have adopted the nickname 'JJ' while at the bank and would sign documents under this moniker.

Another source claimed Sheikh Jassim was often 'difficult to read'. While sometimes he would have great insights, other times it appeared as though he had not been listening at all.

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