Manchester United takeover: Sheikh Jassim Bin Hamad Al Thani submits new bid to buy Premier League club

Sheikh Jassim Bin Hamad Al Thani has submitted a new bid to buy Manchester United. The deadline for second bids was 9pm on Wednesday but Sheikh Jassim’s representatives asked for an extension on Tuesday and were given more time. The improved bid is said to be highly competitive but also considered and rational. Sir Jim Ratcliffe and INEOS submitted a revised bid on Thursday night, while Finnish entrepreneur Thomas Zilliacus confirmed his holding company XXI Century Capital has also made an increased offer. Elliott Management has made an offer to buy a minority stake in the club. The US hedge…