While Sheikh Jassim apparently feels in command of the saga, he could possibly be mistaken as a result of Sir Jim Ratcliffe feels he nonetheless has an opportunity.

“At the moment, nothing is progressing on the INEOS side even though it hasn’t been communicated to them that they’re formally out of the race,” Ben Jacobs advised GiveMeSport in a separate interview.

“In reality, fairly the alternative. Many insiders are adamant that they’re nonetheless there.

“So, this might additionally recommend that Qatar could be considerably extra optimistic, but in addition sceptical as a result of they’re in the dead of night as to the Glazers' intentions.

“So, from Qatar’s perspective, they both assume they’re going to win or it will likely be a no sale and from Ratcliffe’s perspective, the group are going to need to work out how they will get Board approval, if they're to proceed.

“Otherwise, they could possibly be out of the race."

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