Manchester United bidder Sheikh Jassim bin Hamad Al Thani could end up turning his attentions to West Ham if he fails with his record-breaking approach.
The banker, chairman of Qatar Islamic Bank, is going toe to toe with Sir Jim Ratcliffe in an attempt to take the reins at Old Trafford. He marked out his intentions early in the process, pushing for a 100 per cent takeover, and remains in contention as the Glazer family weigh up their options after launching a final take it or leave it offer.
Ratcliffe, the INEOS billionaire involved in fellow European sides Nice and Lausanne, shot up the Times' Rich List to become the UK's second richest person. If the Englishman's bid proves successful, though, it appears Sheikh Jassim might not give up on his hopes of owning a Premier League club.
