Manchester United takeover news LIVE Sheikh Jassim bid latest and share price updates

Almost seven months since the Glazers issued a statement to confirm that they were open to selling Manchester United, the club remains firmly in their grasp.

British billionaire Sir Jim Ratcliffe and Qatari banker Sheikh Jassim bin Hamad Al Thani have established themselves as the frontrunners to lay their hands on the club. Ratcliffe is after a majority stake while the latter wants to secure full control.

Reports earlier this week suggested that Sheikh Jassim was on the cusp of completing a takeover of the club. However, sources close to him have said that it was just 'pure speculation', meaning the saga remains ongoing.

On Monday, United's share price soared to its highest in a month and as of Tuesday lunchtime the price had risen again. However, it is not believed that Sheikh Jassim is any closer to completing a takeover than he was this time last week, despite recently tabling another improved bid.

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The United takeover situation is showing no signs of reaching its conclusion just yet, despite it being almost seven months old.

The saga is threatening to become one of the most drawn out ones in English football history. Both Sir Jim Ratcliffe and Qatari banker Sheikh Jassim are desperate to lay their hands on the club, with the former wanting a majority stake and the Qatari wanting a full takeover.

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The United takeover saga has been dragging on since November and is still showing no signs of reaching a conclusion.

The Glazers are digging their heels in and have refused to so far accept an offer from Sheikh Jassim or Sir Jim Ratcliffe.

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