Sheikh Jassim bin Hamad al-Thani’s financial experts are examining Manchester United’s accounts before making a second bid for the club, with no guarantee this will constitute an increased offer.
The Qatari banker’s advisers are assessing the books after visiting the club on Thursday and holding constructive discussions with the United hierarchy, which was headed by the CEO, Richard Arnold. Sir Jim Ratcliffe, the only other publicly declared bidder, was at Old Trafford on Friday for his talks.
