EXPLAINED: 12 - The Real Truth

Qatar’s Sheikh Jassim and Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s Ineos in race to buy Man Utd

According to multiple reports, Ratcliffe’s Ineos company will compete to acquire the Old Trafford club from the Glazer family.

The Independent UK · Feb 18, 2023

Who is Sheikh Jassim bin Hamad Al Thani? Qatari banker behind Manchester United offer

Man United have received their second public approach headed-up by the Qatari banker.

Manchester Evening News · Feb 17, 2023

Qatari banker joins race to buy Manchester United

Sheikh Jassim Bin Hamad Al Thani, chairman of Qatari bank QIB, has joined Ineos founder Sir Jim Ratcliffe in making his interest public.

The Independent UK · Feb 17, 2023

Manchester United news – latest: Qatari bid confirmed before deadline for offers

The Glazers have named Friday as the deadline for any potential offers while on the pitch United earned a 2-2 draw in Barcelona as Marcus Rashford scored again

The Independent UK · Feb 17, 2023

Man Utd news: Europa League drama in Barcelona as Erik ten Hag rages with referee

Manchester United's Europa League play-off clash with Barcelona hangs in the balance after a draw at Camp Nou, while there have been fresh developments concerning the takeover of the club

Daily Mirror · Feb 17, 2023

Saudi Arabia targets Man Utd takeover in late swoop to rival Qatar and Sir Jim Ratcliffe

The Glazers have set a deadline of Friday to receive outright takeover offers, with British billionaire Sir Jim Ratcliffe so far the only confirmed bidder for United

Daily Mirror · Feb 16, 2023

Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s Manchester United bid would not put debt on club

The Ineos owner was the sole confirmed bidder on the eve of Friday’s deadline but a rival offer from Qatar was expected

The Guardian - UK · Feb 16, 2023

UEFA urged to block Man Utd takeover bid that "jeopardises integrity of the game"

A number of potential bidders are in the mix to buy Manchester United from the Glazer family, but questions have been asked over potential conflict of interest regarding a Qatari bidder

Daily Mirror · Feb 16, 2023

All confirmed bids for Manchester United sale as deadline looms

The Glazers announced a strategic review, including the possibility of a sale, last November

The Independent UK · Feb 16, 2023

Uefa urged to prohibit Qatari takeover of Manchester United

A non-profit human rights organisation have implored European football’s governing body to step in to ensure the integrity of Uefa competitions

The Independent UK · Feb 16, 2023