Man Utd fans could face 'worst nightmare' as Sheikh Jassim prepares next move | OneFootball

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Manchester United owners the Glazers were in talks with Sheikh Jassim bin Hamad Al Thani to take over at Old Trafford before they withdrew from the process, and journalist Dean Jones has provided an update on the likelihood of them purchasing another club, while speaking to GIVEMESPORT.

It's been a long-drawn-out situation and the fans at Old Trafford will be growing increasingly frustrated.

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There have been various different reports over the last few months regarding who would be taking over at Old Trafford, with the Glazers placing the club up for sale back in November. The two main competitors to secure a stake in the Red Devils have been Sheikh Jassim and Sir Jim Ratcliffe, and the last week or so has seen the takeover stories ramp up.

Qatari outlet Alkass TV Sports claimed that Sheikh Jassim was closing in on completing a deal to acquire the Glazers' portion of United. However, as per BBC, Sheikh Jassim has now withdrawn from the process and will no longer be looking to purchase the club. The report claims that a bid of £5bn was submitted but talks last week have now broken down.

Now, as per Sky Sports, Ratcliffe is set to pay £1.3bn to purchase 25% of United and a deal could be agreed this week. Due to Ratcliffe not acquiring 100% of the club, the Glazers will remain at Old Trafford, much to the dismay of many United fans.

The supporters have held protests demanding that the current United owners only sell to someone who is looking to purchase 100% of their shares, per MailOnline. The Manchester club have spent a significant amount of money on players who have failed to live up to their price tag, so it's understandable why the fans are insisting on change at board level.

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After spending months and months hoping that Sheikh Jassim and his group finalise a deal to enter the boardroom at Old Trafford, supporters will undoubtedly be devastated to see them purchase another Premier League side, especially if it works wonders. Although the potential arrival of Ratcliffe could bring success to the Red Devils, a large percentage of the fanbase want to see the back of the Glazers more than anything.

Jones has suggested that the chances of Sheikh Jassim arriving at another club, potentially Tottenham Hotspur or Liverpool, certainly isn't unrealistic. The journalist adds that the Sheikh Jassim storyline doesn't feel like it's finished, which could be a worry for United fans. Speaking to GIVEMESPORT, Jones said...

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Per Manchester Evening News, Manchester United are one of the clubs considering a move for 18-year-old Evan Ferguson, despite bringing in Rasmus Hojlund during the summer transfer window. Jones previously told GIVEMESPORT that French forward Anthony Martial is lucky to still be at the club, hinting that he could be sold in the near future.

As a result, United will need to find a new backup striker, and Ferguson is one of the brightest talents in world football.