Erik ten Hag stored his responses brief and never significantly candy when requested about Manchester United's takeover state of affairs this week. The Red Devils boss is reported to be annoyed with the drawn-out saga, which has shrouded the membership in uncertainty heading into the brand new season.

It has now been effectively over eigth months for the reason that Glazers acknowledged that they have been exploring strategic alternate options behind the scenes. Sir Jim Ratcliffe and Sheikh Jassim bin Hamad Al Thani have every submitted affords which worth the membership at round £5billion.

But United's unpopular homeowners, together with Raine Group - the financial institution dealing with the method - have left the takeover hopefuls ready for weeks on finish. Speaking forward of his aspect's pre-season conflict with Wrexham, Ten Hag was blunt when requested for updates.

When quizzed on whether or not he had spoken to Avram Glazer following the pleasant win over Arsenal on Saturday, Ten Hag stated: "Afterwards, I didn't speak any more with him after the game."

And when requested whether or not he had spoken to Joel, he replied: "No. When I want to, I can reach them."

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