Some Glazer Family Members Discuss Possible Sale of Manchester United Stake After 20+ Years of Ownership
Some members of the Glazer family are considering selling part or all of their holdings in Manchester United FC after more than 20 years of ownership marked by fan protests.
thesouthafrican.comSome members of the Glazer family have been debating whether to sell their stake in Manchester United FC, people familiar with the matter said. The family has owned the English Premier League club for more than 20 years. That ownership has often been marked by fan protest.
Several stakeholders in the US-based Glazer family have been studying the possibility of divesting part or all of their holdings, according to the people. The internal discussions initially centered on stake sales by some individual family members. Those members are now hoping to convince others to join them in selling, the people said.
The report was written by David Hellier, Giles Turner, Ruth David, and Ryan Gould. It was published on June 3, 2026 at 9:46 PM UTC and updated on June 4, 2026 at 6:50 AM UTC.
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