Manchester United's takeover saga appears to be coming to an end, although a complete takeover is not happening - for the time being anyway.
Sir Jim Ratcliffe's offer of £1.4billion for a 25 per cent stake is edging closer.
The Qataris withdrew from the race to buy the Premier League giants on Saturday after it emerged Ratcliffe's bid was more appealing to the Glazer family.
Sheikh Jassim and his group wanted complete control of United but their offer of around £5.5bn was short of the Glazers' £6bn asking price.
It means British petrochemicals billionaire Ratcliffe is now likely to buy a quarter of the club and take over control of the playing side at Old Trafford.