And the Red Devils also remain in contention to win the Europa League and FA Cup, too, with Sevilla and Brighton up next in those competitions.

As a result, the Glazers may feel now is the wrong time to part ways with United.

And it’ll be interesting to see what unfolds, with a final asking price of £8bn likely to deter potential suitors.

Any new owners will need to invest in Old Trafford, with a revamp or refurb of the grand arena primed to cost as much as £2bn.

The playing squad requires bolstering, too, with United interested in superstars such as Harry Kane, Frenkie de Jong and Jude Bellingham.

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