Sir Jim Ratcliffe is still battling to buy Manchester United.
There's been claims direct rival Sheikh Jassim is now outright favourite to buy United from the Glazer family.
However, CBS Sports' Ben Jacobs told Givemesport: At the moment, nothing is progressing on the INEOS side even though it hasn't been communicated to them that they're formally out of the race.
In fact, quite the opposite. Many insiders are adamant that they're still there.
So, this would also suggest that Qatar can be somewhat more positive, but also sceptical because they're in the dark as to the Glazers' intentions.
So, from Qatar's perspective, they either think they're going to win or it will be a no sale and from Ratcliffe's perspective, the group are going to have to work out how they can get Board approval, if they are to proceed.
Otherwise, they could be out the race."