Sheikh Jassim Bin Hamad Al Thani's bid for Manchester United will be unaffected by the Premier League's new rules surrounding ownership.
The Qatari is in the running to buy the Red Devils, with the Glazers open to selling, in what would be a world-record deal for a sports team. Sheikh Jassim's connection to the Middle Eastern state, which effectively owns European rivals PSG, was thrust into the limelight on Thursday as the Premier League plans to tighten its rules regarding who can purchase a club - with human rights abuses a major red flag.
Countries across the Middle East have copped major criticism for their societal norms, which do not align with the western world. The Sheikh however is operating as an individual and would therefore not be threatened by the recent changes. Qatar are also not on the UK government sanction list.
