Manchester United takeover news LIVE Sheikh Jassim and Sir Jim Ratcliffe latest with Glazer family updates

Manchester United fans are still hoping for a resolution to the takeover saga, months on since the club was put up for sale.

In a statement in November, the American family announced that they had entered a process that would 'explore strategic alternatives for the club' and that saw Sir Jim Ratcliffe and Sheikh Jassim bin Hamad Al Thani enter talks.

But the saga is still no closer to reaching its conclusion, despite the best efforts of interested parties. Ratcliffe and Sheikh Jassim are both hopeful their bids will be successful and The Raine Group are overseeing the process.

Ratcliffe and Sheikh Jassim have submitted very different proposals. Ratcliffe wants to secure a majority share in the club, while the Qatari bid wants to secure full control and purchase 100 per cent of it from the Glazers.

Talks are still ongoing between all interested parties and we'll bring you all the takeover news in this blog.

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“The takeover needs to happen soon because then you have the security and the funds to buy players you need. Now is the time for Manchester United to go and challenge and if the takeover affects Erik ten Hag’s summer transfer plans, then of course he’s going to be angry as the club needs to be powerful in the transfer market to compete with Manchester City. Hopefully the takeover can happen soon so Erik can be given the funds to buy the players he needs.”

After a fractious relationship with their current ownership, Manchester United fans share a common hope for positivity moving forwards.

The two frontrunners to takeover the club are Sir Jim Ratcliffe and Sheikh Jassim bin Hamad Al Thani. Speculation suggests the latter is in pole position to