Jenkins claims he was told by Rovers’ wealthy Jordanian owners, the Al-Qadi family, that he was right to keep the identity of the mystery man “confidential.”
It has been 323 days since Carlisle first announced they had received an approach from a foreign party with “genuine and firm” interest in investing in the Blues.
Despite having not met the unnamed person - later described as a “billionaire” - the approach was described as a “live option” by Jenkins recently.
And Jenkins, one of United’s owners, said he discussed the matter with his opposite number at Carlisle’s Easter Monday encounter with Bristol Rovers.
In last night’s match programme, Jenkins wrote: “It was interesting talking to the new owner of Bristol Rovers, Wael Al-Qadi from Jordan, who said more overseas investors would be interested in lower league clubs in the future.
“I related our story and said we were getting criticised for not naming the investor who had approached us.
“He expressed the opinion that the name should be kept confidential if that is what was expected by the investor.
“He also said the reason for getting involved was his passion for football.”
The Al-Qadis bought a 92 per cent stake takeover of Bristol Rovers in February, claiming they had previously been eyeing other League Two clubs.
United fans’ rep Claire Winder recently said she was told by Jenkins and fellow owner John Nixon that they had “no plans” to discuss the club’s investment situation with the media or at a fans’ forum.
Since December the News & Star has twice sent a list of questions at the club’s invitation, on investment and other key subjects, and is awaiting a reply from the Brunton Park chiefs.
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