On Thursday, representatives of Qatari Sheikh Jassim bin Hamad Al Thani (44) are said to have visited Old Trafford to discuss a possible acquisition.
In mid-February, Jassim Bin Hamad Al Thani himself confirmed that he had made a bid for Manchester United.
Bids have also been submitted by British Ineos owner Sir James Ratcliffe, and The Athletic wrote on Wednesday that the club would meet with both Al Thani’s representatives and Ratcliffe during this week.
On Thursday, several of the representatives of the Qatari sheikh will have turned up at Old Trafford – Old Trafford’s home ground. The Sun have published pictures of what will be the representatives.
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On Friday evening, Sheikh Jassim Bin Hamad Al Thani (44) confirms that he has submitted a bid for the club.
SkySports reporter Kaveh Solhekol signs Twitter that the Qatar visit with Manchester United has so far been “very constructive”.
Daily Mail-reporter Mike Keegan writes that lawyers, advisers and directors from various companies involved in the process were part of the visit.
Sheikh Jassim bin Hamad Al Thani is the son of Qatar’s former Prime Minister, Hamad bin Jassim bin Jabar Al Thani. He is also chairman of one of Qatar’s largest banks: Qatar Islamic Bank.
Thursday’s meeting is described by The Athletic as the “second step” towards a possible acquisition. The first step was when the bid was submitted.
Today’s meeting is expected to give the parties a first insight into the club’s finances, while also planning for the future. Several media write that the club’s meeting with Ratcliffe, who comes from Manchester, will take place on Friday.
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