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Daily Mirror
Daily Mirror
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Jacob Leeks

UK officials 'flag concerns' about Sheikh Jassim's Man Utd takeover as record questioned

Officials from the UK government have raised concerns about Manchester United bidder Sheikh Jassim bin Hamad Al Thani.

Al Thani is one of the frontrunners to buy the Red Devils, with the Qatari banker going up against British billionaire Sir Jim Ratcliffe. The takeover process is continuing to drag on, with the Raine Group expected to provide an update to the bidders this week.

Sheikh Jassim is looking to make a 100 per cent buyout of the United shareholders, as well as clearing the club's debt. But he is facing a major obstacle, with concerns now being voiced about his previous business record.

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