Manchester United fans were left shocked on Monday evening after reports from Qatar suggested that Sheikh Jassim's bid had been successful and the takeover of their club by the banker would be announced 'soon'.
It's been seven months since the Glazers first announced they would explore 'strategic alternatives' for investment at United, essentially opening the door for a buyout. Several candidates expressed an interest, with a number of deadlines whittling it down to the two frontrunners - Sheikh Jassim and Sir Jim Ratcliffe.
With the summer transfer window due to open on Wednesday and Erik ten Hag demanding a summer of significant investment, fans and staff alike are hoping for a swift resolution so focus can be directed towards signings.
