Here are your evening Manchester United headlines for Friday, 30 June.
United to continue talks with De Gea
Manchester United are set to continue discussions with David de Gea about a new contract after his current deal expires tonight. De Gea, 32, will technically be out of contract as of tomorrow - when he gets married to his partner, Edurne Garcia.
United sources say they do not want to interrupt De Gea's private time with his family and will reopen dialogue face-to-face. With De Gea technically not a United player as of midnight, Tom Heaton is the only fit and available senior goalkeeper due to report for pre-season training next week.
Dean Henderson is already back at United's Carrington training complex to continue his rehabilitation after thigh surgery. Henderson, 26, is convinced he is joining Nottingham Forest on a permanent basis after spending last season on loan at the City Ground.
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Fans sold takeover 'red herring'
Manchester United supporters have been told they were sold a 'red herring' when it was suggested the takeover could be completed quickly, according to a sports finance expert.
In November, the Glazers announced they would be seeking alternative investment in the club with the prospect of a full sale on the cards. Progress has slowed since this announcement though with United currently no closer to resolving the takeover situation. Sheikh Jassim bin Hamad Al Thani and Sir Jim Ratcliffe are the two frontrunners to take over the club with the former believed to be in the driving seat. Both offers are believed to be in the region of £5bn with some financial experts claiming this is a vast overpayment.
However, according to commercial and finance sports expert, Professor Rob Wilson, United's potential off the pitch is the reason why the two contenders are willing to bid so high. Speaking to Saxo, Professor Wilson said: "The reason someone would want to buy Manchester United is because it’s probably one of the most financially successful sport properties on the planet.
