Manchester United braced for fan backlash if Glazers do not sell club
manchestereveningnews.co.ukManchester United are braced for a backlash from supporters if the Glazer family decide not to sell the club. Although the Raine Group, the merchant bank tasked with overseeing a possible sale of United, indicated a takeover would go through, figures at United have stressed the strategic review highlighted the possibility of "new investment".
Club sources insist the Glazers are aware of the strength of feeling among supporters, who have intensified their protests against the America-based family's occupation in recent years.
The Ineos Group, led by Sir Jim Ratcliffe, and Sheikh Jassim Bin Hamad Al Thani submitted bids upwards of £5billion for United earlier this year. Also read: What Wall Street makes of the Glazers amid possible United takeover United supporters staged their latest protest against the Glazers' 18-year ownership at Old Trafford ahead of the opening Premier League win over Wolves on Monday evening.
Fans are also planning an hour-long sit-in after the final whistle of the home game against Nottingham Forest next Saturday.
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