Manchester United takeover news amid Sheikh Jassim transfer message and share price latest

Manchester United are no closer to pressing through with takeover plans as two bidders await updates and a possible green light at Old Trafford.

Proposals headed up by Qatari banker Sheikh Jassim and Sir Jim Ratcliffe - via his INEOS company - have yet to be accepted and United remain at a crossroads off the pitch. That means the Premier League giants are still being led from the very top by the Glazer family.

But while there is no breakthrough on the radar, there are one or two interesting snippets doing the rounds. Here, we take a closer look at the latest takeover news, rumours and headlines.

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Four players "could be sold" after takeover

United could be pressed into selling four players if Sheikh Jassim takes control at Old Trafford.

That's according to a report from The Express that puts England regular Harry Maguire, Scott McTominay, Jadon Sancho and Anthony Martial under the microscope. Maguire, McTominay and Martial were all made available for transfer this summer - with Maguire rejecting a move to West Ham.

Sancho, meanwhile, faces an uncertain future after his public fallout with manager Erik ten Hag and it appears to be a long way back into the good books for the ex-Borussia Dortmund forward. The Express states United could generate much-needed market funds for the prospective new owner by cashing in on the quartet.

NYSE share price drops after midweek high

Share prices on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) were down marginally by the final bell on Friday night.

Standing at $19.79 each, that marked a 0.85 per cent decrease after traders got down to business. That came after two