Manchester United fans face a frustrating takeover delay with the Glazers reportedly holding out for a higher fee to surrender the club. While the controversial owners initially wanted to conclude the process by the end of March, new claims indicate that a final decision on the future of the Red Devils is more likely to arrive by the end of the season.

The Glazers announced late last year that they were exploring strategic alternatives after 18 years of ownership, although they never confirmed that a full sale would be on the cards. Fans have protested their stewardship in recent years and chants were audible at the Carabao Cup final on Sunday. 

Avram Glazer made a rare appearance in the crowd to witness United win their first major silverware since 2017. The American billionaire, along with co-chairman Joel Glazer, supposedly harbours reservations about selling the club completely. 

According to The Guardian, the family are still taking the bids submitted earlier this month under 'serious consideration', although finishing the process by the end of March is now a long-shot. 

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"He wanted to be part of it. He was in the dressing room, it was good he was here. It showed his intentions.

"I don't know [what those intentions are]. I'm not involved in that process but the way he is here, you feel he is committed. What he wants, that is not for me [to say]. I have to lead this team. Others in the club are involved in decisions about ownership."