Here are your Wednesday morning Manchester United headlines.
Thomas Zilliacus plea
Prospective Manchester United owner Thomas Zilliacus believes the Old Trafford takeover process needs a swift resolution for the sake of the club.
The Finnish entrepreneur has launched a bid to buy United by pooling resources with other investors. He is also open to supporter involvement, proposing a model where fans all chip in a small fee for a 50/50 stake alongside him.
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Sir Jim Ratcliffe's INEOS and Sheikh Jassim's Nine Two Foundation have both tabled two bids to buy United and appear the frontrunners but reports have now emerged saying a third round of bids will be taking place, sparking an angry response from former United man Gary Neville.
And Zilliacus is also unhappy at the prospect, claiming the continued delay is hampering the club. Writing on social media, he said: "Media claims that Glazers are preparing to invite a third round of bids. For the sake of United let's hope it is not true. There are 3 serious bidders. Negotiate with them face-to-face until a deal is reached. This has been going on too long already."
Sevilla confirm squad
Sevilla have confirmed their travelling squad for Thursday's Europa League quarter-final first leg at Manchester United.
The Spanish outfit have made one change from the squad that faced Celta Vigo in La Liga last Friday, with Lucas Ocampos included following a suspension from domestic action. The Argentinian has taken the place of Pape Gueye, with Joan Jordan and Tecatito Corona both confirmed as injured.
Jose Luis Mendilibar's side will also include United loanee Alex Telles, with European competition allowing players to feature against their parent clubs. The left-back hasn't started since mid-March and will likely be on the bench.
Sevilla are currently enduring their worst domestic season since being promoted to La Liga in 2001, a chaotic 2-2 draw against Celta Vigo last weekend - they conceded in the 89th and 93rd minutes and had two players sent off - leaving them 13th where at one point they were involved in a relegation battle.
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