Manchester United takeover latest as Sheikh Jassim bid 'close to winning'

Manchester United fans have been waiting for news on the takeover for several months with progress being slow-going.

The Glazer family have opted not to provide clarity on the sale since announcing in November they were exploring 'strategic alternatives' in regards to the ownership of the club. During the Reds' pre-season tour of the United States, Avram Glazer was asked by reporters about the sale but refused to give an answer.

What we do know is Sheikh Jassim bin Hamad Al-Thani and Sir Jim Ratcliffe are the two men battling it out for United. During the close season, rumours circulated regarding the former being in pole position to take over.

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These were disputed at the time by those close to the Sheikh's bid but fresh reports on Saturday could suggest a conclusion is on the horizon.

According to The Sun, the takeover saga is reaching its conclusion with November earmarked as the month it will be completed. The tabloid newspaper understands Sheikh Jassim is the bidder who is poised to complete the sale.

It is claimed the Qatari banker is willing to pay £6bn for United. Should this move go through, the Glazers will be leaving the club upon completion.

Sheikh Jassim has previously made clear his commitment to improving Carrington and Old Trafford.

Manchester United's takeover situation has become the drawn out affair which many feared would happen.

In some ways, it is not surprising to see the saga take time to ratify. As The 1958 suggested in a recent interview, the Newcastle takeover took many months to complete