Manchester United bidders have until 10pm on Friday to submit their offers for the club. Reports surfaced on Wednesday that Sir Jim Ratcliffe was weighing up a proposal that would see the Glazers retain a minority stake in the club.
This news was met with anger from the United fans and has left many unsure of the INEOS owner's move. Finnish businessman Thomas Zilliacus has confirmed his bid from the second round is still on the table and he is open to renegotiating further.
With time running out before the deadline, MEN Sport has taken a look at the latest takeover news. ALSO READ: UEFA President makes club ownership admission Sheikh Jassim bin Hamad Al Thani remains confident of winning the race to buy United, according to the Mirror.
Sheikh Jassim is set to lodge a new offer for United of £4.5billion, which will eclipse the £4bn proposal put forward by Sir Jim Ratcliffe, the other major contender.
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