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UK, November 10, 2026 - Reports suggest the Glazer family could seek about £5 billion to sell the club.
The claim came from football-finance expert Stefan Borson, who said on talkSPORT that he had been told the Glazers could ask for that amount.
Borson said the information came from an unnamed senior person in football. Manchester United, the Glazers and INEOS have not confirmed any sale process.
No bidder, formal offer or binding agreement has been announced. The £5 billion figure is not a confirmed price. It is an indication of what the Glazers might want if they decide to sell.
An asking price is what a seller wants. A valuation is what experts believe a club is worth. A sale process only exists when advisers are appointed and buyers are invited to bid.
The Glazers remain Manchester United’s majority owners. Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s INEOS bought about 27.7 percent of the club in February 2024. That deal valued United at about £4.8 billion.
Ratcliffe took control of football operations, while the Glazers retained majority ownership. Manchester United reported revenue of £677.6 million for the year ended June 30, 2026.
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The club also issued $550 million in senior secured notes in June 2026. Those figures show United remains a major business, but they do not prove that a sale is underway. The Glazers may be waiting before selling.
Old Trafford’s future is one reason. A major stadium project could change the club’s value, costs and future income. The Glazers may also want a stronger market before accepting an offer. Their agreement with Ratcliffe gives them an advantage.
It includes a drag-along clause that allows the majority owners to require INEOS to sell its stake in a full takeover.
That clause became available in August 2025. Until February 2027, Ratcliffe is entitled to at least $33 per share if the Glazers sell. That matches the price he paid for his stake.
After February 2027, that protection expires. The Glazers could then include Ratcliffe’s shares in a sale under different terms.