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Jack Flintham

Manchester United takeover latest - Sheikh Jassim 'makes U-turn on Glazers approach'

Manchester United fans have been left confused this week as the takeover process continues to rumble on at Old Trafford.

On Wednesday, it was confirmed Sheikh Jassim bin Hamad Al-Thani had made a fifth bid to buy United. This bid was thought to be in the region of £5bn and promised to wipe the debts which currently stand at £500m.

While Sheikh Jassim wants to purchase the whole club, Sir Jim Ratcliffe's £5bn bid would see him buy 69 per cent of the Reds. However, neither man appears to be any closer to completing their respective deals.

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