Five things Manchester United fans can expect if Qatar's Sheikh Jassim defeats Jim Ratcliffe in the takeover battle

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The race to buy one of the biggest football clubs in the world, Manchester United is hotting up with some of the richest people on the planet already introducing bids.

The Glazers stated they were willing to sell the team back in November. Even if there are worries about their withdrawal at the last minute, a full sale is more plausible than new investors joining the fray. Despite the fact that several anonymous parties, including Sir Jim Ratcliffe, have expressed interest in buying, it is rumored that Qatari investors led by Sheikh Jassim bin Hamad Al Thani are preparing a massive offer that will completely outperform its competitors.

The state-funded consortium backed by Sheikh Jassim bin Hamad Al Thani is now regarded as the favorite to fully own the Old Trafford side and going by the proposal of the new potential Middle East owner it could be good news for the United fans.

Sheikh Jassim reportedly has formulated a plan to return Manchester United to the top of the football world by taking a variety of various actions and here we have taken a look at five key aspects of their grand scheme.

1. Stadium Development

Sheikh Jassim committed to investing in the stadium and other club facilities as part of his speech. English football's largest club stadium was last renovated in 2005 - the year the Glazers took charge. The current state of Old Trafford is said to be pretty concerning and it is very likely the new owner will see it getting renovated once again with a new makeover or a complete rebuild.

2. Improvement of Carrington training HQ

The cash-riched takeover could also see them pumping money to improve the training facilities and training ground. Over the years a number of stars have talked about how United are falling behind in terms of modern technologies, and infrastructure in their training facilities. There could be a change in the scenario in this case as well.

3. Debt Removal

The Glazers put the club on market during their takeover and the club have been piling on debt since then. Manchester United currently have a debt of more than £500 million. Sheikh Jassim's current offer reportedly comes without any debts, meaning the English side will be completely debt free if the takeover gets completed.

4. More Transfer Money

The Glazers have been criticized for their vague transfer policies and not providing the actual financial backing to the manager in their 17 years reign. Many fans have criticized them for getting a dividend from the profits the club make despite the requirement of more money in the transfer. With the Sheikh apparently not expected to follow the same path, the Qataris could pump up huge sums to give the Dutch manager the funds that he needs to get United back amongst the elite.

5. Better Fans Engagement

Manchester United supporters have been outspoken in their criticism of the Glazer family, the team's current owners. The potential new owners have already claimed that they are ready to place the fans at the heart of Manchester United Football Club once more. The new ownership could once again boost the connection between the club and Mancunians.