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Manchester United fans reacted enthusiastically to a comment from a Qatar Foundation relations specialist who appeared to congratulate Sheikh Jassim on taking over the club.
Sheikh Jassim bin Hamad Al Thani’s father, Jassim bin Jabor Al Thani, uploaded a photo to his Instagram account on Thursday (June 22). The former Qatari president in a meeting with his son in the photo. Qatar Foundation relations specialist Abdullah Al-Mohannadi responded in the comments:
“All the best for your happiness in your new project, MUFC. You are the best in the world, God willing.”
Sheikh Jassim appears to have moved into first place to complete the takeover of Manchester United. Express reports that the Qatari banker is ahead of fellow INEOS CEO Sir Jim Ratcliffe in the race.
Sky Sports reported that Sheikh Jassim made a fifth and final bid two weeks ago, worth around £5 billion. He is looking to buy 100% of United and is willing to pay off the nearly £1 billion in debt currently incurred by the club.
The Glazers put the Premier League giants up for sale last November as they looked for “strategic alternatives to strengthen the club”. This led to a long seven-month process with frustrated bidders.
However, speculation still indicates that Sheikh Jassim will emerge victorious in his bid. Al-Mohannadi only added fuel to the flames, and the Red Devils fans on Twitter were sent into hysteria.
A fan of the sale gets impatient and claims it is common knowledge that the Qatari banker won the bidding war:
“We just know we announced the acquisition.”
Here is Twitter’s reaction to the interesting comment the Qatari left on Sheikh Jassim’s father’s Instagram post:
Chelsea star Mason Mount is expected to be Manchester United by July 1
The sale of Manchester United has hampered their transfer business with little activity so far. They have made a move for Chelsea midfielder Mason Mount, with two bids amounting to £50m for the 24-year-old rejected, according to BBC Sport.
However, Football Transfers chief correspondent Jack Talbot reports that Mount is expected to become a Manchester United player by July 1. This means the England international is likely to become Erik ten Hag’s first summer signing.
Mount has a year left on his contract with Chelsea and has rejected offers to extend it. He has been at Stamford Bridge since his younger days, making 195 first-team appearances. He scored 33 goals and provided 37 assists.
The England midfielder offers versatility as he can play in attacking midfield, winger and deeper in midfield. He won the Champions League with the Blues in 2021.
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