Whispers that Qatar Holdings is making a renewed takeover attempt of popular football (soccer) team Manchester United are gaining credibility as the Glazer family goes on a “spending frenzy,” reports People UK.

Sir Alex Ferguson’s eye-watering transfer splash has done nothing to dampen speculation that Qatar Holdings – backed by the emir, Sheik Hamad bin Khalifa al Thani – are back on the scene again.

Although on holiday in the south of France, the United boss is close to ­sealing deals for £21.3m Ashley Young from Aston Villa, teenage Blackburn defender Phil Jones for up to £20m and Atletico Madrid keeper David de Gea for £25m.

Ferguson also has £25m Alexis Sanchez of Udinese in his sights and is determined to land a top midfielder to replace Paul Scholes – with Sneijder his No.1 choice…

The Glazer family continue to insist United are NOT for sale – and that being unpopular with the fans doesn’t bother them…

Officials from Qatar Holdings were at Wembley a fortnight ago, sitting close to the Glazer family and senior United figures during the Champions League final against Barcelona…

It is unclear whether any talks took place while the two parties were in London, but Qatar have made no secret of their interest in United as they look to bolster their sporting armoury ahead of the controversial 2022 World Cup.

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