The Glazer family have entered into exclusive talks with US private equity firm Apollo to sell a minority stake in Manchester United.
Although the Glazers are not prepared to cede control of the club — brothers Avram and Joel are expected to keep their shares and oversee the day-to-day running of Old Trafford — other family members are understood to want out.
It follows renewed criticism of the Glazers’ ownership as fans threaten to boycott Monday’s home match against Liverpool in protest — where United will bid to avoid starting the season with three straight defeats.