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      Mason Greenwood saga won’t distract Man Utd players, Erik ten Hag says – as angry fans are set to continue protests

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      MANCHESTER United boss Erik ten Hag has insisted Mason Greenwood’s possible return to the team won’t distract players.The striker, 21, has been suspended since January last year after his arrest for rape and sexual assault.
      Erik ten Hag has insisted Mason Greenwood’s possible reintroduction into the team won’t distract playersCredit: Getty
      A final decision on Greenwood’s future by United’s chief executive Richard Arnold is expected after the Lionesses World Cup final against Spain on SundayCredit: Getty
      He was charged in October but the charges were dropped in February by the Crown Prosecution Service.
      Now, after 18-months on the sideline, club bosses are ready to give Greenwood a second chance at Old Trafford.
      A final decision by United’s chief executive Richard Arnold is expected after the Lionesses World Cup final against Spain on Sunday.
      But protests against Greenwood’s possible return have gathered pace in recent days with more expected this weekend.
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      Demonstrators marched outside Old Trafford before Monday’s opening home game against Wolves, urging United to block a return.
      On Thursday, Countdown host Rachel Riley vowed to stop supporting Manchester United if they welcome back Greenwood.
      But speaking at a press conference ahead of United’s clash with Tottenham on Saturday, ten Hag said he and the team won’t be distracted by off-field issues.
      Confronting both the Greenwood issue and club takeover saga, the Dutchman said: “No, we focus on the way of playing.
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      “We focus on the team performance. It is about the players who are available so we focus on Tottenham.
      “Every start to the season is difficult. We know that, we are really aware of it. The (Wolves) performance was not what we hoped but we won.”
      Greenwood’s last game was on January 22, 2022, in a Premier League clash against West Ham, which United won 1-0.
      In June, Greenwood was spotted working on his close control and shooting in a 90-minute session on an £85-an-hour pitch.
      He was then filmed last week running drills with pals at a public sports facility.
      It comes as anti-Glazer protests have erupted over the American owners’ refusal to accept bids in excess of £5billion for United.
      Qatari Emir Sheikh Jassim bin Hamad Al Thani and Sir Jim Ratcliffe have shown interest in the North West club following the launch of a strategic review nine months ago. More

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      Man Utd boss Ten Hag ‘infuriated’ as Glazers ‘refuse to sanction transfer spending until takeover complete’

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      MANCHESTER UNITED boss Erik ten Hag has reportedly been left “infuriated” by his side’s lack of transfer activity.The Glazers are reportedly refusing to sanction any spending until their takeover saga is complete.
      Erik ten Hag is not pleased with Man Utd’s lack of activity in the transfer marketCredit: AP
      The Glazers are refusing to spend until United’s takeover saga is completeCredit: AFP
      The Americans have been fielding bids for majority and minority stakes in Old Trafford since November, with their valuation standing at a mammoth £6billion.
      Sir Jim Ratcliffe, one of two main frontrunners, is looking to seek majority control by a slim margin.
      While on the other side, Sheikh Jassim bin Hamad Al Thani wants 100 per cent control as he plots a stunning investment.
      But despite the club being on sale for seven months, with the Glazers previously targeting a March deadline, United’s ownership saga remains in limbo.
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      As a result, they are yet to sign any players this summer despite making a fresh bid for Chelsea’s Mason Mount yesterday.
      And The Mirror claims boss Ten Hag has been left “infuriated” by the situation.
      He believes United need at least three new signings – a goalie, a striker and a midfielder – to compete for next season’s title.
      But the Glazers are unwilling to release transfer funds until they have concluded their sale of the club.
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      And Ten Hag fears missing out on all of his top targets while rivals strengthen in key areas.
      The Red Devils have already lost Napoli’s Kim Min-Jae to Bayern Munich, while Arsenal look set to win the race for Ajax’s Jurrien Timber.
      The Gunners are also closing in on West Ham’s Declan Rice, with Chelsea hoping to land Brighton’s Moises Caicedo.
      Meanwhile, Ten Hag’s unhappiness has raised fears among fans that he could resign.
      One tweeted: “I won’t be surprised if Erik Ten Hag walk. I wouldn’t begrudge him this. He deserves better.”
      Another wrote: “Could genuinely see Ten Hag walking from this s***show of a situation, the delay with this takeover is DISGUSTING.”
      As another commented: “This is getting out of hand. We already have some budget. Why don’t they use it to book the top targets?” More

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      Sheikh Jassim ‘would scrap Erik ten Hag rule’ if he wins Man Utd takeover race after boss’ Cristiano Ronaldo reaction

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      THE potental new Manchester United owner reportedly plans to scrap Erik ten Hag’s new rule if he takes over at Old Trafford.Sheikh Jassim is in a battle with Sir Jim Ratcliffe and other investors to buy the club from the Glazer family.
      Erik ten Hag implemented a salary cap after the Cristiano Ronaldo sagaCredit: AFP
      Sheikh Jassim could try to scrap it if he becomes the new Man Utd owner
      The Qatari banker has offered around £5.5billion for United with plans to wipe out the club’s £500million debt and invest in the overdue renovation of the 76,000-seater stadium.
      And if he did come out on top, the Qatari bidder would likely ditch the pay limit introduced by Ten Hag in the wake of the Cristiano Ronaldo saga.

      Ronaldo, who earned an initial £480,000 per week upon his return to Manchester, was axed following his bombshell interview with Piers Morgan in which he publicly criticised the club, the manager and his team-mates.
      In response to that, reports emerged suggested Ten Hag would implement a new rule capping wages at £200,000 per week to avoid a culture of jealousy in the United dressing room.
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      The ploy was criticised by Gary Neville who claimed it would price the club out of landing their primary transfer targets.
      And now Team Talk state Sheikh Jassim will rip up that idea as part of his grand plans to try and sign some of the world’s top talents.
      The likes of PSG pair Neymar and Kylian Mbappe have both been linked with United – but there is no way of signing either on contracts worth £200,000 per week, roughly a third of their current deals.
      And the reported plans to ditch the manager’s new scheme if Sheikh Jassim comes in could set the pair on a collision course.
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      Ten Hag has enjoyed a fine debut season with United, leading them to Carabao Cup glory and qualifying for the Champions League.
      But after clinching a place in the top four, Ten Hag declared he needs “better players” at his disposal to challenge for the title.
      The ex-Ajax boss said: “It is a good base to build on but standards have to go up and demands have to rise.
      “We have to work in the summer with this squad but we also have to strengthen in the window with this squad.
      “We want to compete for the title but it has to be realistic. It is what is there.
      “Now, we are far away so there is a lot of work to do but we need better players if want to compete for the highest.”
      United have been linked with signing a host of huge players and could shell out as much as £365m on FIVE stars.
      The man at the top of the list is Harry Kane with the likes of Declan Rice, Mason Mount, Kim Min-jae and Jeremie Frimpong among others supposedly being targeted. More

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      Sheikh Jassim left ‘stunned’ by Glazers during Man Utd takeover talks as new details of negotiations emerge

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      SHEIKH JASSIM has reportedly been left stunned by the Glazers after the takeover negotiations took another turn.According to Spanish outlet El Pais, the Glazers have changed their asking price mid-negotiation.
      Avram Glazer and his family own both Manchester United and the NFL’s Tampa Bay Buccaneers
      Sheikh Jassim was said to be stunned by the decision to ask for more money and has reportedly cooled his interest in the club as a result.
      It is suggested that the Glazers upped their asking price to nearer £6billion rather than their initial £5.2billion demand.
      Sheikh Jassim is understood to have already tabled four offers for the Manchester club, but there is yet to be any agreement.
      The Glazers, who have owned the club since 2005, are also negotiating with Jim Ratcliffe.

      Ratcliffe is the Manchester-born billionaire chief of the chemical company, INEOS.
      The Glazers would reportedly remain part of Man Utd in minor roles in the deal proposed by the Brit.
      The fans are keen to have the current owners removed from the club entirely with long-standing animosity between the Americans and the fanbase.
      On the pitch the club have now all but secured Champions League football for next season with only one point needed from their remaining two fixtures.
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      Erik ten Hag’s side will also face local rivals Manchester City in the FA Cup final as they try and pull off a domestic cup double following their Carabao Cup victory earlier in the season.
      They host both Chelsea and Fulham at Old Trafford before their big day at Wembley on 3 June. More

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      Sheikh Jassim ‘considering buying West Ham instead of Man United’ if Qatari’s takeover bid is rejected by Glazers

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      PROSPECTIVE Manchester United buyer Sheikh Jassim bin Hamad al Thani is considering buying West Ham if he fails in his bid for the Red Devils, according to reports. Sheikh Jassim has recently lodged a fourth bid to buy Man Utd from the Glazers in its entirety.
      West Ham are being considered for a takeover by Sheikh Jassim bin Hamad al ThaniCredit: PA
      Sheikh Jassim will reportedly turn to them if he fails to buy Manchester United
      Th Qatari banker is said to not be the preferred bidder for the GlazersCredit: AFP
      However, with rival bidder Sir Jim Ratcliffe the Glazers preferred bidder, the Qatari banker may miss out.
      Despite this, he remains determined to buy into the Premier League.
      Spanish outlet El Pais has claimed he has his sights set on West Ham in the event he misses out on Man Utd.
      According to the report, Qatar Investment Bank – headed up by the Sheikh – are now “beginning to assess other entry options in the Premier League.”
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      It adds: “Their first alternative is to buy West Ham, which together with Tottenham, is the club with the most fans [stadium capacity] in London.
      “West Ham guarantees a full house every weekend.”
      Sheikh Jassim’s latest bid for Man Utd is said to be in the region of £5billion for a full purchase.
      It comes after Avram Glazer was pictured leaving a hotel owned by Sheikh Jassim’s father, Hamad bin Jassim bin Jaber Al Thani.
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      Meanwhile, the offer from Ratcliffe would see Ineos obtain a majority stake in the Old Trafford club rather than full control.
      The Nice owners bid, said to be close to £6bn, would also see owners Joel and Avram Glazer retain a minority stake in the club.
      West Ham are not the first club named as a potential suitor for Sheikh Jassim with reports earlier this week suggesting Tottenham were on his radar as well. More

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      Man Utd takeover bidder Sir Jim Ratcliffe now the UK’s SECOND RICHEST person as astonishing net worth revealed

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      SIR JIM RATCLIFFE has been named the UK’s second richest man.The Ineos chief is attempting to buy a majority stake in Manchester United, with SunSport revealing last week that he is the preferred bidder.
      Sir Jim Ratcliffe is the Glazers’ preferred bidderCredit: PA
      Ratcliffe, 70, is set to beat off strong interest from Qatari Sheikh Jassim, who wants to buy the club outright from the Glazers.
      Sheikh Jassim has risen his offer in a last-ditch attempt to beat off Ratcliffe’s bid – although the Brit’s proposal is said to still value United more highly.
      According to the Sunday Times Rich List 2023, Ratcliffe’s fortune has risen significantly in the last 12 months.
      In their 2022 list he featured at 27th, but this time around he is up to second after an eyewatering £23.613bn increase in his fortune.
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      Ratcliffe’s worth is now said to be £29.688bn – only behind that of the Hinduja family.
      The Rich List’s Robert Watts told the PA of Ratcliffe’s rise up the rankings: “This year we have new information about the full scale of Ineos’ profits and that has made us confident that Ineos is now worth at least £40bn.
      “We have also learned more about the personal assets that Jim has accumulated over the past 25 years.”
      Sheikh Jassim’s recent last-ditch offer came after Avram Glazer was spotted leaving a hotel owned by the takeover hopeful’s father.
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      Pictures published by The Mirror showed Glazer leaving Claridge’s.
      The hotel is parent company of the Maybourne Hotel Group, owned by Sheikh Jassim’s father, Hamad bin Jassim bin Jaber Al Thani.
      A huge complication over the five-month selling process, which has seen THREE rounds of bidding, was the growing desire by co-chairmen Joel and Avram Glazer to remain at the club.
      Ratcliffe’s offer would allow them to do so, in a minority ownership capacity.
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      Sheikh Jassim ‘set to make move for Man Utd’s Premier League rivals if they fail in takeover bid to buy out Glazers’

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      SHEIKH JASSIM will turn his attention to another Premier League club if his bid to buy Manchester United fails, according to reports.The Qatari banker is rivalling Sir Jim Ratcliffe in the battle to purchase the Red Devils from the Glazer family.
      Sheikh Jassim Bin Hamad Al Thani could make a move for another Premier League team should he fail to land Man Utd
      The Glazers could sell Man Utd for £5billionCredit: AFP
      Sheikh Jassim reportedly wants to buy the club in its entirety.
      But Ratcliffe is open to securing a majority stake with siblings Joel and Avram retaining a small share.
      With the Brit supposedly leading the race, ESPN claim that Sheikh Jassim will attempt to buy Tottenham if he can’t get his hands on Man Utd.
      Spurs have been the subject of interest from Qatar before via the Qatar Sports Investment group, who are known for owning Paris Saint-Germain.
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      Sheikh Jassim is not directly connected to the QSI but is taking a look at Tottenham.
      Journalist Mark Ogden told the United Stand: “PSG was a great move because it’s Paris, it’s a great city, but I think they’ve found over the years that Ligue 1 is just not big enough.
      “They want the Premier League footprint.
      “Somebody told me recently, that if the Qataris don’t buy Manchester United, they’ll be back and they might end up buying Tottenham.
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      “He said, ‘look, if you’ve got Manchester City owned by Abu Dhabi, you’ve got Newcastle owned by Saudi Arabia, if Qatar buys Tottenham, then you’ve got three clubs who can pull away.'”
      It is unclear whether Spurs chiefs Daniel Levy and Joe Lewis would entertain offers for the club.
      However, they are under pressure from unhappy supporters.
      For now, Sheikh Jassim remains focused on Man Utd and is offering the Glazers £5billion for the reigns.
      Joe Lewis and Daniel Levy could receive bids for Tottenham from the QatarisCredit: Getty More

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      Man Utd takeover twist as Sheikh Jassim lodges FINAL ‘take it or leave it’ bid despite Sir Jim Ratcliffe leading race

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      SHEIKH JASSIM has launched a last-ditch bid to buy Manchester United.The Qatari remains eager to buy the Red Devils, despite Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s Ineos being selected as preferred bidder.
      Sheikh Jassim has made a last-ditch improved bid to buy Man United
      Ratcliffe’s offer would see Ineos purchase a majority stake in United, with the Glazers remaining as minority shareholders, which would be hugely unpopular with fans.
      Sheikh Jassim bin Hamad Al Thani, meanwhile, wants to buy the club in its entirety.
      And he has “significantly” improved his bid which as before is for 100 per cent of the club, will clear all debt and includes a separate fund directed solely at the club and community.
      But it is still said to value United at a lower price than Ratcliffe’s.
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      The Times claims the new Qatari offer falls short of Ratcliffe’s valuation, which could end up close to £6billion.
      But Sheikh Jassim is offering to buy 100 per cent of the club now, for a price nearer to £5billion.
      Insiders insist the Qatari offer represents a significant increase on their opening bid.
      And if Sheikh Jassim wins, PSG’s Brazil legend Neymar is said to remain a serious target.
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      Sheikh Jassim’s last-ditch offer comes after Avram Glazer was spotted leaving a hotel owned by the takeover hopeful’s father.
      Pictures published by The Mirror showed Glazer leaving Claridge’s.
      The hotel is parent company of the Maybourne Hotel Group, owned by Sheikh Jassim’s father, Hamad bin Jassim bin Jaber Al Thani.
      A huge complication over the five-month selling process, which has seen THREE rounds of bidding, was the growing desire by co-chairmen Joel and Avram Glazer to remain at the club.

      Sir Jim Ratcliffe remains the frontrunner to buy Man UnitedCredit: PA
      But the American family are finally ready to sell United — and Ratcliffe remains the frontrunner.
      Ratcliffe and his Ineos petro-chemicals giant have been engaged in a drawn-out bidding war with Qatari banker Sheikh Jassim bin Hamad al-Thani for ownership of British football’s biggest club.
      The Glazers’ chosen deal-makers, the US-based Raine Group, are expected to confirm the “winning” bid within days. More