talkSPORT: Glazers put Man Utd up for sale with £5 billion asking price

According to talkSPORT, football finance expert Stefan Borson revealed on talkSPORT's "White and Jordan" show that the Glazer family has put Manchester United up for sale, with an asking price of approximately £5 billion.

Borson stated that he learned from a senior figure in football that the sale process has begun but has not yet been made public. He said: "My understanding is that there is a process underway, and they are indeed selling. You might question why they aren't making it public, but the last time they went public with a process, the outcome was somewhat disappointing (Sir Jim Ratcliffe acquiring a partial stake)."

Borson added: "They (the Glazer family) are firm that they will only sell if the price meets their expectations. They believe the club has such a strong brand that even poor on-field performance has little impact on its commercial viability and revenue-generating ability."

The Glazer family considered selling the club in November 2022, but ultimately it resulted only in Sir Jim Ratcliffe acquiring a 27.7% stake to become a minority shareholder, a deal approved in February 2024.

Despite Manchester United failing to qualify for European competitions last season, the club announced record revenues of £677.6 million for fiscal year 2025, an increase of £11.1 million from the previous record. Manchester United also achieved an operating profit of £22.6 million, a turnaround from the previous loss of £18.4 million, attributed to "operational cost and personnel streamlining" measures driven by Sir Jim Ratcliffe.

The Glazer family's association with Manchester United began in 2003 when Malcolm Glazer first acquired shares in the club. He subsequently gained full control through a leveraged buyout in May 2005, burdening Manchester United with significant debt. Before the Glazer family's takeover, Manchester United had no debt.

Manchester United fans have consistently expressed their dissatisfaction with the Glazer family, most recently during Sunday's match against Aston Villa. The Stretford End at Old Trafford was filled with green and gold balloons, colors from the club's history now used to protest the owners. Fans also displayed banners that read: "We don't want a new stadium, we want the owners out."