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

Former Manchester United bidder Sheikh Jassim bin Hamad Al Thani could enter football ownership through an investment in Serie A club Inter Milan. According to reports from Tuttosport, his father, Sheikh Hamad bin Jassim bin Jaber Al Thani, has initiated verbal contact to acquire a minority stake in the Italian side via investment vehicle Al Mirqab, where Sheikh Jassim holds a prominent role.

Current Inter owners Oaktree Capital Management reportedly have no intention of authorizing a full sale but may consider offloading a non-controlling interest. Sheikh Jassim previously attempted a full takeover of Manchester United before Sir Jim Ratcliffe acquired a minority stake, and he had also explored purchasing Inter from previous owners Suning before talks collapsed over valuation.