Sheikh Jassim will make an improved bid for Manchester United next week in a move that could leave rival ridder Sir Jim Ratcliffe trailing in his wake.
Representatives of the billionaire Qatari Sheikh visited Old Trafford on Thursday and held what were believed to be broadly positive 10 hour talks with club officials.
The talks included detailed financial discussions over the club, as well as a tour of the Old Trafford stadium and lunch at the club's Carrington training ground.
