Reports late this evening claim that George Gillett and Tom Hicks are about to postpone construction of the club's new stadium because they can't raise the funds.
The controversial duo had hoped to send the builders in within the next fortnight but it's looking highly unlikely that the project is going to get off the ground, if you believe the latest claims.
Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum remains confident of eventually taking over the club so this news will certainly be welcomed by him and his team of advisors.