Manchester United takeover latest 'with Sheikh Jassim deal imminent'

Manchester United fans have been growing increasingly frustrated with the takeover process but it seems progress may finally be being made.

It began on Monday when former defender Rio Ferdinand hinted on his podcast that big takeover news was around the corner. As Tuesday progressed, it seemed the hint was perhaps another red herring.

However, by late afternoon reports in Qatar were suggesting the takeover could be completed 'in a matter of hours' with the Glazers set to sign the documents to sell the club. At this stage, there has been no official line from the club and it remains to be seen what the next 24 hours brings.

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Here are the latest takeover headlines from MEN Sport.

Reports in Qatar claim Manchester United's protracted takeover could reach its conclusion 'in the next few hours'.

The Glazers announced in November their plan to 'seek strategic alternatives' for the Premier League club, with Qatari banker Sheikh Jassim and British billionaire Sir Jim Ratcliffe soon emerging as the frontrunners to take over at Old Trafford. Five rounds of bidding have followed, with Sheikh Jassim setting a self-imposed deadline last month due to his camp feeling the current owners had had ample time to seek or request clarification and revision of the bid.

The Qatari is aiming to take full control of the club, while Ratcliffe is believed to have been seeking a controlling stake that would see the Glazers remain ahead of a phased departure. United's share price has risen by 3.45 per cent over the past five days amid the ongoing