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Manchester United have entered the second stage of their sale process, with Sir Jim Ratcliffe and Sheikh Jassim's bids joined by a proposal from Elliott ...

[Erik ten Hag](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/erik-ten-hag) and his team "focussing on football". "Of course I know [about the bids]," Ten Hag told [Sky Sports](https://www.skysports.com/watch/video/sports/football/competitions/premier-league/12813959/erik-ten-hag-marcus-rashford-in-a-happy-place-new-contract-is-a-priority) last month. [John Murtough](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/john-murtough), who's been at Old Trafford since 2014 and became the Red Devils' first football director in 2021, is expected to play a key role. We are focusing on football, on the games and preparing in training. Elliott previously owned Italian giants [AC Milan](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/ac-milan) and while [BBC Sport](https://tinyurl.com/4rcwjrfk) claims that it is not looking to buy a stake in United, the investment group is offering financial backing to all parties involved - including current owners the Glazers. To have any chance of success, though, the bidders will firstly need to meet the Glazers' reported £6bn asking price. "I have to make sure the team is perfect and getting the right results. That is our job to do. Representatives of Ratcliffe and Sheikh Jassim's bids are set to hold direct talks with Red Devils board members in Manchester next week. The hedge fund was founded in 1977 by American billionaire Paul Singer, who continues to lead the group as president. Have your say! [United's 4-1 victory](https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/news/marcus-rashford-man-united-betis-29419528) over [Real Betis](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/real-betis) in the [Europa League](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/europa-league).

US hedge fund Elliott Investment Management has made it through to the second stage of the bidding process in the potential sale of Manchester United.

Ratcliffe's INEOS company is seeking to gain majority control of United by buying out the stake held by the Glazer family. Neither bid is understood to have met the reported £6 billion ($7.2 billion) asking price of the Glazers, who said in November they were considering selling the club. Sky Sports and the Telegraph said those two bidders would now have the opportunity to conduct due diligence on the club by accessing detailed financial information.

Erik ten Hag is happy for Bruno Fernandes to keep playing with emotion, although he acknowledges the...

"But I can't say now when [he is] expected. And yes, of course, I help him and support him. He's coaching players, leading the team from a tactical perspective.

The Glazer family are still willing to sell the club if the right offer arrives but may have to wait a little longer to do a deal.

9, with [Harry Kane and Napoli's Victor Osimhen also having been linked with a move to Old Trafford](https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/man-utd-harry-kane-victor-osimhen-transfers/bltefd48f9aaae36611). THE BIGGER PICTURE: There are thought to be "at least four parties" interested in buying United, with the Glazers described as being "determined sellers" as long as their valuation is met. [hoped to complete a sale in the first four months of 2023](https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/man-utd-takeover-elon-musk-the-emir-of-qatar-and-everything-you-need-to-know-about-bids-deadline-and-the-glazer-sale-process/bltbcef529a163f1efe) but are now targeting a deal before the transfer window reopens in June, as reported by [The Telegraph](https://www.telegraph.co.uk/football/2023/03/10/man-utd-sale-deadline-pushed-back-summer/). The Glazer family want at least £5 billion for the club but offers from [Jassim bin Hamad Al Thani](https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/manchester-united-takeover-qatari-sheikh-jassim-bin-hamad-al-thani-pole-position-complete-purchase-club-sir-jim-ratcliffe/blt3895156c5e730144) and Sir Jim Ratcliffe have not yet met their asking price. [Chelsea midfielder Mason Mount](https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/mason-mount-bidding-war-man-utd-now-want-chelsea-midfielder-face-strong-competition-liverpool-newcastle/blt58989c47003273df) and also want a new No. [TOP STORY: Furious Ronaldo kicks bottle after Messi chants](https://www.goal.com/en/news/watch-furious-cristiano-ronaldo-kicks-bottle-al-nassr-al-ittihad-lionel-messi-taunts/bltb1c3f0e67160591f) [HAVE YOUR SAY: Is Rashford the world's best player?](https://www.goal.com/en/news/agree-disagree-marcus-rashford-best-player-world-now/blte8dc37e8082a4707) [MUST READ: Retire or return to Barca - Messi must quit PSG](https://www.goal.com/en/lists/lionel-messi-retire-go-back-barcelona-waste-more-time-toxic-psg/blt5196e1b155e0fafb)

With hopes of a swift sale receding, the process to sell the club is set to go on until the end of the season.

But the prospect of that appears to be receding and it is thought a sale before the transfer window opens in June is now considered a more realistic timeframe should the Glazers receive an acceptable offer, sources close to the process said. Richard Arnold, the United chief executive, was at the World Economic Forum in Davos in January where the club courted interest from potential sponsors. They previously owned AC Milan before selling the club to American investment group RedBird Capital last year. Sheikh Jassim’s bid and Ratcliffe’s Ineos Group are due to attend [detailed presentations at Old Trafford next week.](https://www.telegraph.co.uk/football/2023/03/09/man-utd-bidders-invited-old-trafford-takeover-presentation/) Insiders have told Telegraph Sport that the Glazers, whose 18-year ownership of United has been marred by protests and fan fury, remain “determined sellers” at the right price. [United beat Real Betis 4-1 in the Europa League](https://www.telegraph.co.uk/football/2023/03/09/manchester-uniteds-hard-reset-liverpool-horror-how-did-look/).

Bruno Fernandes was criticised for losing the plot against Liverpool with his hot-head called into question - and Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag ...

“Sometimes, he has to show more control of his emotions and that will help him to stay rational in the game. [Ten Hag](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/erik-ten-hag) said he speaks to Fernandes regularly about the need to channel his passion in the right way - to ensure he does not cross a line and undermine his talent. Then you can celebrate and he did that together with his fans.” But I'm very pleased with his captaincy, because he's given the team energy. [Bruno Fernandes](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/bruno-fernandes) about the need to control his emotions in games to avoid landing himself in trouble. “He has to fight the balance - when to use the rational and when to use the emotion.

A FAN-LED consortium are putting together a bid for Manchester United.The club is up for sale after the Glazer family decided it was time to move on a.

They said: "This will be the first time the club has heard of this project. [stump up cash to help improve Old Trafford](https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/21554906/man-utd-us-investors-elliott-management-old-trafford-upgrades/). [United](https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/football/team/1196656/manchester-united/) outright and instead offer financial backing to any groups who are interested. [Elliott Management were revealed](https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/21660210/man-united-takeover-bid-elliot-management/) to have made it through to the second stage of the sales process. [HOW TO GET FREE BETS ON FOOTBALL](https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/betting-tips/19779073/football-free-bets-offers-bonus-new-sign-up/) [CBS](https://twitter.com/JacobsBen/status/1634193326822809604) reports that the group are "developing" an offer for the club.

The firm are not looking to buy the club, but rather help fund either external bidders or the Glazer family if they decided to stay on as owners. The Glazer ...

Before that, representatives of Sheikh Jassim, who has made a bid to buy 100% of the club and clear its debt, will meet United officials. [Listen: How To Buy A Football Club podcast](https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p0f4nznp/episodes/player) [Why the Glazers might end up staying at Old Trafford](https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/64709949) [Get Man Utd news notifications](https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/62294536) Elliott Investment Management has made it through to the second stage of the process around the potential sale of Manchester United. Elliott's continued involvement has been seen as an indication the Glazer family are looking to remain at the club, as the US firm's money could be used to redevelop Old Trafford and the club's Carrington training ground. Representatives of the US firm were at Old Trafford on Thursday night to watch the Manchester United sale: Elliott Investment Management through to second stage of process

Manchester United's next Premier League outing, Sunday's home game with Southampton, will not be shown live in the UK. Erik ten Hag's side are taking on the ...

The live Premier League game on Sky Sports, kicking off at the same time, is the London derby between Fulham and leaders Arsenal at Craven Cottage. It was originally due to be played at the traditional time of 15:00 GMT on Saturday but was forced to be moved by our progress to the Europa League round of 16, with the first leg against Real Betis taking place on Thursday night. Erik ten Hag's side are taking on the Saints in a 14:00 GMT kick-off as we look to respond to last week's heavy defeat to Liverpool in the division, on the back of Thursday's Europa League win over Real Betis.

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