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Sheikh Jassim withdraws from process to buy Manchester United

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Qatari businessman Sheikh Jassim has withdrawn from the process to buy Manchester United, a source has told ESPN.

Sheikh Jassim held further talks with United's owners, the Glazer family, in the last few days but, according to a source, has decided the valuation of the club is unrealistic.

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Sheikh Jassim's bid is worth close to £5 billion ($6.061bn). Sources have told ESPN that the Glazers value United at more than £6bn. The current market value of the club is around £2.