Stefan Borson reveals what he's been 'told' about Man United sale as walkout planned

Stefan Borson says a Manchester United sale will be extremely difficult despite fan walkout plans, citing the club's debt, stadium costs and lack of buyer appetite.

Former Manchester City financial adviser Stefan Borson has told Football Insider that selling Manchester United will prove very difficult for the current owners, despite growing fan discontent. While the club is known to be for sale, Borson explained that a fresh auction is unlikely to attract serious bidders given the circumstances.

The current ownership structure sees INEOS, led by Sir Jim Ratcliffe, holding 27.7 per cent, with the Glazers retaining majority control. A full sale could cost around £6 billion. Borson pointed to several obstacles: the squad requires substantial investment, the stadium project is enormously expensive, and the club already carries significant debt. He noted that conditions are not materially better than when a previous sale process was run, making it unlikely there will be huge appetite to bid again.

Meanwhile, Manchester United fans have organised a walkout at Old Trafford on Sunday, 8 November, with the boycott starting in the 21st minute to represent "21 years of failed ownership". The article also notes that Michael Carrick's position as interim manager may be under threat despite the team's dramatic turnaround against Roma.