Sheikh Jassim still wants to complete a takeover of Manchester United and is committed to his bid, despite Sir Jim Ratcliffe considering acquiring a minority stake.
Qatari banker Sheikh Jassim and British industrialist Ratcliffe have made bids which value United at about £5bn, but the Glazers have been holding out for higher offers.
The Glazers announced a strategic review in November last year which they said could lead to a sale. United chief executive Richard Arnold confirmed in a staff meeting in September that the process was ongoing.
