Manchester United owners willing to sell as Glazers instruct bankers to advise on process after 17-year reign at Old Trafford – on same day Cristiano Ronaldo leaves Red Devils
The Glazer family are willing to sell Manchester United, talkSPORT understands. Sources say the possibility of United changing hands is ‘very real’. The Glazers are not popular among United fansGetty It is understood investment bankers have been instructed to advise on the process, which could also result in a partial sale or a strategic partnership with third parties. A statement from the club outlining the owners’ intentions is expected imminently. The Glazers have been unpopular at Old Trafford ever since taking control with £500million of debt in 2005 and many supporters want them gone amid a steady decline on the pitch since 2013. Discontent among fans has reached new heights in recent years, particularly after the failed European Super League plot, and Old Trafford has seen regular protests. United, one of the world’s most famous football clubs, is listed on the New York Stock Exchange and share prices on Tuesday implied a $2.15bn valuation – although the club’s real worth is thought to be anywhere between £5bn and £9bn. Chelsea were recently sold to American billionaire Todd Boehly in a deal that could reach £4.25bn and Liverpool owners Fenway Sports Group recently confirmed they looking into the possibility of a sale. Avram Glazer and Joel Glazer are co-chairman of UnitedGetty Fans have never warmed to the AmericansAFP Most read in Football gone Ronaldo leaves Man United: Portugal icon sends message to fans, club release statement ARABIAN NIGHTMARE Argentina 1-2 Saudi Arabia: Messi and co stunned in huge World Cup shock CRASH Saudi goalkeeper accidentally KOs own teammate with flying knee in horror collision blockbuster Souness and Keane in heated exchange as legends clash over Argentina penalty DENIED Former Wales Women's star had last laugh after being refused entry for 'banned' hat ALL CLEAR Harry Maguire: Man United defender fit to face USA despite Iran withdrawal Britain’s richest man and boyhood United fan Sir Jim Ratcliffe recently emerged as a prospective buyer if the Glazers sell and sovereign states could also come into play amid Saudi Arabian investment into Newcastle and Qatari funding of Paris Saint-Germain. News of a potential sale comes on the same day that Cristiano Ronaldo left United following his explosive interview with Piers Morgan on TalkTV. The 37-year-old hit out at the Glazers during a 90-minute sit-down over his recent difficulties at Old Trafford. And now, United have confirmed that the Portugal icon will leave the club by mutual consent with immediate effect. Ronaldo was critical of the Glazers during his explosive interviewTalkTV Ronaldo revealed he had never spoken to co-chairmen Avram and Joel Glazer – or any of the family – since his return to Manchester in 2021 and declared they have little interest in sporting matters. “The owners of the club, they don’t care about the club,” Ronaldo said. “As you know Manchester United is a marketing club, they will get their money from the marketing, but with the sports they don’t really care in my opinion.” When asked by Morgan if he had ever spoken to the Glazers, Ronaldo responded: “Never. They give all the power to the president and sporting director.” talkSPORT World Cup 2022 Coverage talkSPORT will be offering wall-to-wall coverage of the 2022 World Cup We’ll be broadcasting all 64 games in the tournament live, with over 600 hours of coverage across our network. You can tune in to talkSPORT and talkSPORT 2 via our free online streaming service at talkSPORT.com. talkSPORT is widely available across the UK via DAB digital radio and on 1089 or 1053 AM. You can also download the talkSPORT app, or ask your smart speaker to play talkSPORT.

The Glazer family are willing to sell Manchester United, talkSPORT understands.
Sources say the possibility of United changing hands is ‘very real’.

It is understood investment bankers have been instructed to advise on the process, which could also result in a partial sale or a strategic partnership with third parties.
A statement from the club outlining the owners’ intentions is expected imminently.
The Glazers have been unpopular at Old Trafford ever since taking control with £500million of debt in 2005 and many supporters want them gone amid a steady decline on the pitch since 2013.
Discontent among fans has reached new heights in recent years, particularly after the failed European Super League plot, and Old Trafford has seen regular protests.
United, one of the world’s most famous football clubs, is listed on the New York Stock Exchange and share prices on Tuesday implied a $2.15bn valuation – although the club’s real worth is thought to be anywhere between £5bn and £9bn.
Chelsea were recently sold to American billionaire Todd Boehly in a deal that could reach £4.25bn and Liverpool owners Fenway Sports Group recently confirmed they looking into the possibility of a sale.


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Britain’s richest man and boyhood United fan Sir Jim Ratcliffe recently emerged as a prospective buyer if the Glazers sell and sovereign states could also come into play amid Saudi Arabian investment into Newcastle and Qatari funding of Paris Saint-Germain.
News of a potential sale comes on the same day that Cristiano Ronaldo left United following his explosive interview with Piers Morgan on TalkTV.
The 37-year-old hit out at the Glazers during a 90-minute sit-down over his recent difficulties at Old Trafford.
And now, United have confirmed that the Portugal icon will leave the club by mutual consent with immediate effect.

Ronaldo revealed he had never spoken to co-chairmen Avram and Joel Glazer – or any of the family – since his return to Manchester in 2021 and declared they have little interest in sporting matters.
“The owners of the club, they don’t care about the club,” Ronaldo said.
“As you know Manchester United is a marketing club, they will get their money from the marketing, but with the sports they don’t really care in my opinion.”
When asked by Morgan if he had ever spoken to the Glazers, Ronaldo responded: “Never. They give all the power to the president and sporting director.”
talkSPORT World Cup 2022 Coverage
talkSPORT will be offering wall-to-wall coverage of the 2022 World Cup
We’ll be broadcasting all 64 games in the tournament live, with over 600 hours of coverage across our network.
You can tune in to talkSPORT and talkSPORT 2 via our free online streaming service at talkSPORT.com.
talkSPORT is widely available across the UK via DAB digital radio and on 1089 or 1053 AM.
You can also download the talkSPORT app, or ask your smart speaker to play talkSPORT.
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