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Daily Mirror
Daily Mirror
Sport
Nathan Ridley

Man Utd takeover: Sheikh Jassim and Sir Jim Ratcliffe increased bids as deadline nears

After eight painstaking months, Manchester United fans are still waiting for the Glazers to sell the club.

Amid protests, pleas and pressure, all that hungry supporters have had to feed on are a slew of tedious updates, claims and counter-claims following behind-closed-doors conversations and PR moves from those interested in purchasing one of world football's most prestigious clubs.

It was in November when the United hierarchy announced that they'd be "exploring strategic alternatives," welcoming offers for a full sale or partial investment. Back then, there was still much of the season left and while Erik ten Hag's side did well to keep fans' focus on the pitch, the summer is now here and the spotlight firmly on the Old Trafford board.

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