Report: Glazer family puts Manchester United up for sale for around £5 billion
Sports finance expert Stefan Borson has said the Glazer family, Manchester United’s majority owners, may have put the club up for sale for around £5 billion. He said his information came from an unnamed senior figure in football and that a sale process was under way, but the club and family have not officially announced it.
Borson suggested the family’s approach may differ from its previous sale attempt, which was publicly announced and ended with Jim Ratcliffe’s INEOS group acquiring a minority stake. However, Sky Sports News chief correspondent Kaveh Solhekol said there was no indication that an entity had been appointed to sell the Glazers’ stake or that a formal process like the previous one had begun.
INEOS acquired 27.7% of the club in February 2024, while the Glazer family retained control through its larger shareholding. The group took responsibility for football operations and key sporting decisions. The family had announced in November 2022 that it was considering strategic options, including a full sale or new investment, before the process ended with Ratcliffe’s investment, with the Glazers remaining in control.
According to the report, there is currently no announced buyer, formal offer or confirmation that the club has been put up for sale. It also remains unclear whether the family has begun a private sale process or is prepared to consider an offer that meets its valuation. The source said Manchester United recorded record revenue of £677.6 million in the 2024/25 financial year, and noted that any potential buyer would take into account financial commitments, infrastructure needs and the cost of strengthening the squad.