Manchester United takeover news LIVE Sheikh Jassim 'preparing documents' and Glazer latest

The Manchester United takeover saga is yet to be resolved.

Qatari billionaire Sheikh Jassim bin Hamad Al Thani and British businessman Sir Jim Ratcliffe are the two frontrunners in the process, with the Glazer family yet to name a preferred bidder.

With the current owners having announced their intention to 'explore strategic alternatives' for United back in November, supporters are utterly fed up with the lack of progress, communication and clarity.

Manager Erik ten Hag faces a crucial summer, in which he will aim to strengthen United's squad. Mason Mount's arrival at Old Trafford seems a matter of time now, but other key positions need addressing and the takeover uncertainty cannot be helping matters.

Nonetheless, we will be across all of the latest news once again, in our dedicated live blog.

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According to a report by The Athletic, as cited by Football365, prospective United owner Sheikh Jassim is 'preparing documents' in his bid to complete a takeover at Old Trafford.

The Qatari banker, who made his first bid for the club back in February, is keen to secure full control of the Reds and oust the Glazer family. According to the report, Sheikh Jassim is now 'preparing transactional documents' in the event of his latest offer being accepted, so that he can tie up a deal quickly.

Manchester United are pressing ahead in the transfer market and hope to have their first deal rubberstamped next week.

Erik ten Hag will add Mason Mount to his midfield options for the upcoming season after United finally agreed a deal with Chelsea. The 24-year-old will have a medical next week before being officially