The Glazers 'waiting for two outcomes' to sell Man United and are 'annoyed' at Ineos

The Glazers may sell United if the new stadium is completed or Manchester City are expelled from the Premier League, but remain frustrated with Ineos's management.

The Glazer family could be persuaded to sell Manchester United under two specific circumstances: the completion of a new Old Trafford stadium, or the expulsion of Manchester City from the Premier League following their guilty verdict on financial charges. Both outcomes would significantly increase United's financial value to potential buyers.

According to ESPN, the Glazers have grown frustrated with minority owner Jim Ratcliffe and Ineos's direction of the club since handing over control. The family was reportedly unhappy with decisions including the sackings of Erik ten Hag and Ruben Amorim, which cost close to £25m in compensation, and the manner in which 500 staff members were made redundant. A source close to the Glazers told ESPN: "The fans were all singing about the Glazers, but I'm not sure they realise how bad Jim is. He couldn't have masterminded a worse situation."

Despite hundreds of millions spent on signings, results have largely disappointed. Ten Hag was given a contract extension in June 2024 only to be sacked four months later, while Amorim's departure cost £16.7m in compensation (later reduced to £8.2m). However, there is currently no sign the Glazers plan to sell, citing a lack of market interest.