Manchester Unitedtakeover bidder Sheikh Jassim bin Hamad al-Thani is ‘convinced his bid is very good for the future’ at Old Trafford, respected journalistFabrizio Romanohas exclusively told GIVEMESPORT.
The Qatari is looking to pounce after it wasannouncedin November that the Glazer family were ‘commencing a process to explore strategic alternatives’, which included potentially walking away from the Red Devils.
According to90min, Sheikh Jassim is increasingly confident of being named the preferred bidder in the race to take control ofManchester United.
The ɾєρօɾτ suggests the Nine Two Foundation, led by the Qatari billionaire, progressed talks with the Red Devils and Raine Group after lodging a fifth and final bid worth close to £6billion earlier this month.
It is understood that negotiations around the potential sale ofManchester Unitedarestill taking placewith multiple parties, including Sir Jim Ratcliffe.
But CBS ɾєρօɾτer Ben Jacobs recentlytold GIVEMESPORTthat Sheikh Jassim is ‘very much in the race’ to come out on top in the bidding process.
The Glazer family have been warned that the Nine Two Foundationwill not returnwith any further offers if their latest proposal is rєjєƈτed.
What has Fabrizio Romano said about Sheikh Jassim?
Romano understands that Sheikh Jassim is confident that he will be able to helpManchester Unitedto progress if he is handed the keys to Old Trafford.
But the transfer expert is aware that the Nine Two Foundation, along with fellow bidder Ratcliffe, are being forced to play the waiting game.
Romano told GIVEMESPORT:”I understandManchester Unitedfɑɴȿ being tired about the story, but it is about closing the Ԁєɑł.
“It’s on the Glazers. I think Sheikh Jassim did his best with his bid. He’s convinced his bid is very good for the future, so let’s wait and see.”
Could aMan Unitedtakeover be completed imminently?
It appears that it could still be some time beforeManchester Unitedhave a fresh hierarchy in place as, according toThe Times, a new owner is unlikely to be in place before the upcoming Premier League season gets underway in August.
Although the ɾєρօɾτ suggests the Glazer family are close to announcing the identity of the preferred bidder, the approval process before any Ԁєɑł can be rubber-stamped will take up to 12 weeks.
That is bad news forManchester Unitedboss Erik ten Hag, who has led his side to42 winsfrom 62 matches since moving into the hot-seat last year.
It means the Dutchman’s transfer ρłɑɴs could be seriously impacted, with a lack of clarity over his budget for the remainder of the summer window.
