Manchester United are making inroads in the transfer market but supporters are no closer to knowing who will buy the club than they were last year.
Erik ten Hag is working hard to fill gaps in his squad regardless of the ongoing circus above him, and the Dutchman is closing in on making Andre Onana his second signing. Mason Mount officially arrived on Tuesday, following a £60million agreement with Chelsea for his sale.
If only things further up were a clear, with fans desperate to learn of any significant update. Sir Jim Ratcliffe and Sheikh Jassim bin Hamad al-Thani continue to wait as the Glazers decide on a preferred bidder.
The former did receive an indirect boost on Friday, with UEFA deciding to allow Brighton and Aston Villa to compete in Europe alongside partner clubs who their owners also have a significant share in. It’s important to remember that Ratcliffe owns French side Nice, who are not in Europe next season but have been in recent years.
According to reports quoted in The Mirror, the Glazer family are currently split on Sheikh Jassim’s offer.
The Qatari banker is aiming to buy 100 per cent of United.
Should the deal be completed, it would mean the American owners would leave Old Trafford entirely.
It has previously been claimed Avram and Joel Glazer were wanting to stay at United while less prominent members were happy to sell.
