Ex-Man United bidder Sheikh Jassim 'eyes' Italian giants as bombshell claim made

Manchester Evening News - Oct 17, 2026

Sheikh Jassim bin Hamad Al Thani was among the bidders for Manchester United before Sir Jim Ratcliffe took part-ownership of the club

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