Man Utd takeover: Sheikh Jassim could be forced to spend £35m right away for Erik ten Hag

2023-07-08

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Manchester United are ‘monitoring’ Jeremie Frimpong but any deal will depend on the new owners of the club, according to reports. Sheikh Jassim is in pole position to complete a takeover, despite fighting talk from Sir Jim Ratcliffe earlier in the week. And with Erik ten Hag keen to add his squad, the Qatari billionaire could be forced to spend money on transfers right away should he manage to acquire the club.

Manchester United have had a productive start to this summer’s transfer window as they look to reel in Manchester City next season.

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It is said, however, that any deal will depend on the new owners of the club.

However, the former Crystal Palace star then turned his form and fortunes around and finished the season on a strong note.

Business journalist David Hellier, speaking recently, said Ratcliffe’s own bid for the club was ‘dead in the water’.

“The minority holders are slightly aggressive funds, mainly in the US there are some in the UK.