Manchester United takeover LIVE Sheikh Jassim's Man Utd 'stance' and share price updates

Premier League football returns for Manchester United on Saturday as Erik ten Hag's side host Brighton and Hove Albion.

However away from what is happening on the pitch, there is uncertainty. The Glazers announced in November a 'strategic review' into their ownership of the club.

At the time, it was stressed all options would remain on the table moving forwards, including a full sale. Two bidders broke out as favourites to buy the club; Sir Jim Ratcliffe and Sheikh Jassim bin Hamad Al-Thani.

Updates on either businessman's progress have been limited. Sir Jim Ratcliffe said this week that, should he acquire the club, failure is not an option.

But with the share price continuing to slump at Old Trafford, whoever takes on the task of running United has some hard work ahead of them. Across today, MEN Sport will be rounding up what is happening with the takeover and bringing you the latest sale news too.

Keep across all the updates in our live blog below.

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According to The Guardian, both Sheikh Jassim and Ratcliffe are willing to be patient in terms of the takeover.

MEN Sport revealed in August the Qatari banker was unsure about the Glazers' plans for selling the club.

But, it is understood he is happy to 'play the long game'.

As mentioned earlier, United signed a new shirt sponsorship deal this week with US tech firm Qualcomm Snapdragon.

The deal is worth £60m-per-year to the Reds and will begin at the start of next season.

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