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With the deadline for takeover bids at Manchester United edging ever closer, investors from Saudi Arabia are reported to have joined the race.

Saudi interest has previously been shown in Chelsea, when they changed hands in 2022, while the nation’s £515 billion ($614bn) Public Investment Fund (PIF) is [already involved with Newcastle United](https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/newcastle-takeover-saudi-led-group-completes-300m-purchase/vmdt4lvilf591aadfd8y0tqy9). AND WHAT'S MORE: Saudi investors have also sought to buy into Manchester United before, but found that the Glazers were only interested in parting with a 20 per cent stake back then. [A number of interested parties](https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/man-utd-takeover-elon-musk-the-emir-of-qatar-and-everything-you-need-to-know-about-bids-deadline-and-the-glazer-sale-process/bltbcef529a163f1efe) are said to have already put their proposals forward – with the likes of Sir Jim Ratcliffe and [Elon Musk reported to be keen](https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/tesla-twitter-elon-musk-monitoring-man-utd-deadline-takeover-bids-157-billion/blt20dc0a5c67494efd) on exploring takeover options.

Erik ten Hag has made such an impact at Manchester United his future should be safe, but he is interested in the possibility of new owners.

"That is what we are focusing on and we really enjoy it in the moment with togetherness, and it's enjoyable to work, and we are focusing on games. "Others in the club will have to take decisions and give efforts in the process but it's not up to us." [WATCH MUTV club channel 24/7 on beIN SPORTS CONNECT

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Manchester United Under-18s are back in action on Saturday lunchtime, as they take on Nottingham Forest in the U18 Premier League (12:30 GMT kick-off).

Along with the live broadcast, you can follow the encounter via half-time and full-time updates in our app. [also be shown via MUTV](https://www.manutd.com/en/mutv/subscribe), with coverage set to begin at 12:45 GMT in the capital. [MUTV](https://www.manutd.com/en/mutv/subscribe), with coverage set to begin 15 minutes prior to kick-off, at 12:15 GMT.