Manchester United takeover news LIVE as Sheikh Jassim and Thomas Zilliacus second bids confirmed

Sheikh Jassim bin Hamad al-Thani's long-awaited second bid for Manchester United was finally tabled as Friday turned to Saturday, the Qatari banker joining Sir Jim Ratcliffe in the second phase around three days after the original Wednesday 9pm deadline.

The pair have long been accepted as frontrunners in a potential takeover but have been joined in recent days by Finnish businessman Thomas Zilliacus, those unique proposal of a partly fan-led model has shaken up the process - as has his plea for Sheikh Jassim and Ratcliffe to join forces and share ownership between them.

In matters on the pitch, United's players are enjoying the international break with solid results all round for their nations. Marcel Sabitzer and Scott McTominay each scored twice for Austria and Scotland respectively, while Casemiro captained Brazil in their friendly against Morocco.

Erik ten Hag will have one eye on his current crop over the next few days while also keeping an eye on any potential summer targets, with plans for a significant transfer window spend already underway. The Dutchman wants Harry Kane to lead the line next season and is also interested in Victor Osimhen.

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Qatar's Sheikh Jassim bin Hamas Al Thani has submitted his second bid for Manchester United.

The offer was placed with the club overnight, according to the Press Association news agency. A source close to the bid is reported as saying the Qataris remain confident of completing a takeover despite rival interest from Sir Jim Ratcliffe and Finnish businessman Thomas