Manchester United have endured a turbulent period since Sir Alex Ferguson’s retirement in 2013, with the club struggling to rediscover the consistency that once made them the dominant force in English football.

A succession of managerial appointments has failed to deliver another Premier League title, despite significant investment in players and repeated attempts to rebuild the squad.

David Moyes, Louis van Gaal, Jose Mourinho, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, Erik ten Hag and Ruben Amorim were among those tasked with restoring United’s fortunes, but none managed to replicate Ferguson’s sustained success.

Ruben Amorim’s appointment represented another attempt to change the club’s direction, although the Portuguese manager also struggled to establish the stability supporters had long demanded.

Michael Carrick has subsequently faced the challenge of guiding the Red Devils through another difficult season, with performances on the pitch continuing to raise questions about the club’s long-term direction.

Much of the frustration among supporters has extended beyond the dugout, with the Glazer family’s ownership remaining a contentious issue throughout United’s prolonged decline.

Manchester United up for sale

According to financial expert Stefan Borson, Manchester United are once again available for purchase, with the Glazer family reportedly prepared to consider offers of around £5 billion.

Speaking on talkSPORT’s White and Jordan programme, Borson claimed that information from a senior figure within football suggested the American owners were willing to sell, despite no formal announcement being made.

“My understanding from a senior person in the game is that they are for sale.

“Now, you would question why they haven’t made it public, although when they last made the process public that ended with a disappointing outcome (Ratcliffe’s shares).

“So, they may be trying something different by not making it formal, but they are now accepting that now is the time.”

The Glazers’ relationship with United stretches back to 2005, when Malcolm Glazer completed a £790 million leveraged takeover that immediately attracted fierce opposition from supporters.

The acquisition placed hundreds of millions of pounds of debt on the club, creating financial obligations that have remained a major source of criticism throughout the family’s ownership.

A BBC Verify investigation published in 2025 estimated that approximately £1.2 billion had left United through interest payments, debt repayments, dividends and fees associated with the takeover between 2005 and 2024.

Supporter frustration intensified following the failed European Super League project in 2021, while years of protests have reflected growing dissatisfaction with the direction of the club.

The Glazers previously explored a potential sale in November 2022, attracting interest from several parties, including Qatari banker Sheikh Jassim bin Hamad Al Thani and British billionaire Sir Jim Ratcliffe.

However, the process ultimately ended with Ratcliffe acquiring a minority stake in February 2024, allowing his INEOS group to assume responsibility for United’s football operations while the Glazers retained majority ownership.

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