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Negotiations around the potential sale of Manchester United are still taking place with multiple parties.<\/p>\n
Reuters reported on Thursday that United were negotiating exclusivity with Qatari banker Sheikh Jassim bin Hamad Al Thani.<\/p>\n
It follows growing speculation Sheikh Jassim\u2019s bid is likely to succeed.<\/p>\n
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However, sources have told BBC Sport exclusivity had not been granted and talks were continuing with interested parties.<\/p>\n
At the start of this week, reports from Qatar claimed Sheikh Jassim was going to be named United\u2019s new owner, but the publication involved later issued a clarification.<\/p>\n
However, United\u2019s share price, which had risen sharply, did not drop back fully, suggesting a belief among investors Sheikh Jassim\u2019s attempt to buy 100% of the club was going to be successful.<\/p>\n
Earlier this month,\u00a0Sheikh Jassim lodged his fifth bid for United,\u00a0which remains on the table despite suggestions he would not engage with the process beyond 9 June.<\/p>\n
Sheikh Jassim is competing with Sir Jim Ratcliffe\u2019s Ineos Group in trying to buy the Premier League club.<\/p>\n
Ratcliffe and Ineos are willing to secure a majority stake, which would allow current owners the Glazer family to retain representation in some capacity.<\/p>\n
The Glazers announced in November they were considering selling United as they \u201cexplore strategic alternatives\u201d.<\/p>\n
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