Man Utd takeover: Sheikh Jassim and Sir Jim Ratcliffe increased bids as deadline nears
The Mirror After eight painstaking months, Manchester United fans are still waiting for the Glazers to sell the club.
Amid protests, pleas and pressure, all that hungry supporters have had to feed on are a slew of tedious updates, claims and counter-claims following behind-closed-doors conversations and PR moves from those interested in purchasing one of world football's most prestigious clubs.
It was in November when the United hierarchy announced that they'd be "exploring strategic alternatives," welcoming offers for a full sale or partial investment. Back then, there was still much of the season left and while Erik ten Hag's side did well to keep fans' focus on the pitch, the summer is now here and the spotlight firmly on the Old Trafford board.
So, what on Earth is going on? Here, Mirror Football breaks down the current state of play.
Who's still in the running?
Essentially, two names have led the race from the very first deadline for bids on February 17: Sir Jim Ratcliffe and Sheikh Jassim bin Hamad Al Thani. Qatari banker Sheikh Jassim wants to buy 100 per cent of the club, despite the Glazers only owning 69, the amount which Ratcliffe has his sights set on acquiring - eventually.
