Prospective owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe and his team held substantive talks with Manchester United on Friday during a visit to Old Trafford and the Carrington training complex.
It was announced in November that the club’s owners, the Glazer family, were conducting a strategic review and a sale was one option being considered.
Qatari banker Sheikh Jassim Bin Hamad Al Thani’s delegation visited United on Thursday and are understood to have held positive, constructive talks during 10 hours at the club.
Discussions were held on the business and football side and the PA news agency understands the meetings with the club went well.
Ratcliffe’s team will now take stock of the situation before the next stage of the process.
United boss Erik Ten Hag revealed he met the INEOS group, having been unable to do the same with the Qataris because of Thursday’s Europa League tie against Real Betis in Seville.
Ten Hag said at his press conference on Friday previewing Sunday’s FA Cup clash with Fulham: “I just met them, we shake hands, but I am focused on the game.
“We play a big game on Sunday and all our focus is on that. Others in the club are dealing with potential investors.”
Elliott Investment Management has also reportedly made it through to the second stage of the process, although the firm is said to be offering funding rather than a takeover.
It is understood Elliott representatives attended the 4-1 Europa League win against Real Betis at Old Trafford on March 9.
