The Glazer family have been warned they will cause further 'chaos and disruption' if the deeply unpopular owners of Manchester United refuse to sell the club.
The Mail on Sunday reported that the Glazers were set to take United off the market in a blow to supporters who are desperate to see the back of the Americans.
It is thought neither Sheikh Jassim nor Sir Jim Ratcliffe, who are the only two bidders in the race to buy United, have been informed of any change.
Both bids were around the £5bn mark, some way short of the Glazers' valuation, and the Americans are believed to be considering waiting until 2025, when they claim they can get up to £10bn for the club.