The Glazer family are facing renewed criticism at Manchester United, with supporters furious over the club’s ownership and another managerial crisis.

The Americans completed their £790 million leveraged takeover in 2005, placing substantial debt on United.

An investigation estimated that approximately £1.2 billion left the club between 2005 and 2024 through interest, debt repayments, dividends and related fees.

Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s INEOS assumed control of football operations in February 2024, but redundancies, ticket-price increases and poor results have intensified criticism.

During Sunday’s 4-4 draw against Aston Villa, green-and-gold balloons filled the Stretford End, while supporters chanted against the Glazers and Ratcliffe.

A banner declared: “We don’t want a new stadium, we want the owners out.”

United sit 18th in the Premier League, while Michael Carrick is expected to be sacked after just three victories in 15 matches.

Meanwhile, reports suggest the Glazers could consider a £5 billion sale, adding further uncertainty around Old Trafford.

Now, despite handing football operations to Ratcliffe, the family reportedly have a clear preference for United’s next manager.

Glazers choose Michael Carrick replacement

According to The i Paper, Mauricio Pochettino is the Glazers’ top choice to replace Carrick.

Two US-based sources close to Joel and Avram Glazer believe they will not overlook the Argentine again, having interviewed him in 2018 and 2022.

Pochettino, 54, led Tottenham to the 2019 Champions League final, won Ligue 1 with Paris Saint-Germain and coached Chelsea before taking charge of the United States in 2024.

He signed a new four-year contract this summer, with his release reportedly costing $10 million (£7 million).

The Glazers also have close links with billionaire Ken Griffin, who helped finance Pochettino’s American contract and their 2005 United takeover.

The Argentine is reportedly happy in his current role but willing to consider United’s proposal. No approach has been made.

Meanwhile, Jason Wilcox favours Eddie Howe, while recruitment chief Christopher Vivell prefers Julian Nagelsmann.

Wilcox, Omar Berrada, Ratcliffe and other senior figures are expected to meet in Monaco on Wednesday, with Carrick’s dismissal anticipated this week.

However, the Glazers’ preference does not constitute a final appointment decision.