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Kyle Newbould

Erik ten Hag makes Manchester United takeover admission after Qatari Sheikh Jassim bid

Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag insists he is "focusing on football" amid a week of takeover developments.

Qatari billionaire Sheikh Jassim bin Hamad Al Thani lodged his interest late on Friday evening and that was followed by Sir Jim Ratcliffe. Meanwhile, US hedge fund firm Elliott Investment Management are also reported to have entered the race to purchase the club.

With the Reds hosting Leicester City in another crucial Premier League clash on Sunday before Thursday's Europa League second leg against Barcelona, Ten Hag has plenty to focus on without being distracted by takeover developments.

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